Other organizations include:
There are many organizations willing to guide, support, and advocate for those who immigrate to our country; sometimes fleeing from a life of destitution or persecution. Below are some of the best resources available to understanding the question of immigration.
Mission: Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs.
In 2004, the Catholic bishops of the United States committed to immigration reform as a priority of the U.S. Catholic Church, and to creating a culture of encounter in which all migrants are treated with respect and dignity. A diverse group of Catholic organizations with national networks joined the USCCB’s Justice for Immigrants Campaign (JFI) to unite and mobilize Catholic institutions, individuals, and persons of goodwill in support of immigration reform.
This ministry is now under the purview of the Office of Ethnic Ministries. For questions or more information, please contact the office via email at [email protected] or call (804) 359-5661.