Human Dignity

We believe that each person has a right to access the basic necessities of life. We advocate for food and income security for all—especially children and the elderly. We believe in policies for decent housing and shelter, especially for farm workers. We support access to basic health care for all. We advocate for employment and promote the idea of fair wages and fair taxes. We oppose unjust discrimination, racism, torture and human trafficking.

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December 2, 2021

Bishops Celebrate 50 years of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Bishop David G. O’Connell gave an inspiring presentation to the entire body of bishops to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CCHD.

California Bishops Call for Solidarity with Migrants and Refugees

“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do not need you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I do not need you.’” (I Cor. 12.21)

January 7, 2015

Human Dignity

Governor's State of the State - Consolidate Gains, Tackle Problems One at a Time

State of the State Speech Combined with Inaugural

June 12, 2014

Human Dignity

Unaccompanied Children Crossing the Border in Record Numbers

An urgent humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Arizona and Texas, as a sudden and massive influx of unaccompanied children crossing the US Border in the Rio Grande Valley has taken the U.S. Government by surprise.

July 10, 2014

Human Dignity

California Catholics Respond to “Humanitarian Crisis”

Some parishes in the Diocese of San Bernardino are serving as temporary way stations for women and children fleeing violence and drug cartels in Central America; Catholic Charities in several dioceses are working to provide assistance and services

July 10, 2014

Human Dignity

2013 USCCB Report: Rise in Violence Is Major Reason Children Are Fleeing

Why are children fleeing their home countries to seek assistance in the United States? One mother tells her story:

July 23, 2014

Human Dignity

San Bernardino Diocese Receives Central American Refugees

FONTANA—The Diocese of San Bernardino took center stage in the closely followed national story of children and families fleeing violence in Central America for the United States when St.

August 28, 2014

Human Dignity

State Takes Steps to Insure Due Process for Unaccompanied Minors

Governor Brown and legislative leaders have reached an agreement to provide $3 million for legal assistance to unaccompanied minors in California.

September 30, 2014

Human Dignity

Hope Where None Existed

Catholic Agencies Provide Assistance to Unaccompanied Minors

November 21, 2014

Human Dignity

President’s Action on Immigration Will Help Families But Must Not Hamper Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento and President of the California Catholic Conference, issued the following statement with regard to the President’s Executive Action on immigration:

December 16, 2014

Human Dignity

The Aspirations, Not Credentials, of Immigrants Strengthen Our Nation

By John Huebscher, Executive Director Wisconsin Catholic Conference

January 8, 2014

Human Dignity

Human Trafficking - A Call for Action

On December 12, 2013, Pope Francis called for action against the scourge of human trafficking. He stated, "Human trafficking is a crime against humanity.

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