We invite our Catholic communities to follow the example of the Good Samaritan (cf. Lk. 10:34) and show compassion for our neighbors, especially the most vulnerable among us. Our parishes have the tradition of being havens of hope and solace for the lonely and the lost, embodying the peace that Christ gives. May Our Lady of Guadalupe, who reminded Juan Diego that he bore the image and likeness of God, remind all of us today and in the coming days that we are all beloved children of God, bearing his likeness, no matter our ethnicity or country of origin. May our care for each other speak to the dignity of every human being.
For a deeper understanding of the Church’s teachings on immigration, we invite you to explore the resources provided here
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The Catholic Church in the United States is an immigrant Church with a long history of embracing diverse newcomers and providing assistance and pastoral care to immigrants, migrants, refugees, and people on the move. Our Church has responded to Christ’s call for us to “welcome the stranger among us,” for in this encounter with the immigrant, the migrant, and the refugee in our midst, we encounter Christ.
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Creating a world where immigrants, refugees, and other people on the move are treated with dignity, respect, and welcome. Learn More
Catholic Charities of the East Bay: https://www.cceb.org/immigration-legal-services/
Catholic Charities of Fresno: https://ccdof.org/our-services/immigration-services/
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: https://catholiccharitiesla.org/immigration-services/ and https://www.esperanza-la.org/
Catholic Charities of Yolo/Solano: https://www.ccyoso.org/immigration-legal-services
Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties: https://ccsbriv.org/contact
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego: https://ccdsd.org/immigrant-services/
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: https://www.ccscc.org/immigration-legal-services?locale=en
Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa: https://www.srcharities.org/what-we-do/immigration-legal-solutions.html
Catholic Charities of Stockton: https://www.ccstockton.org/immigration-services
Catholic Charities of San Francisco: https://catholiccharitiessf.org/center-for-immigration-legal-and-support-services/
Catholic Charities of Orange County: https://ccoc.org/programs/human-services/immigration-citizenship-services
Northern Valley Catholic Social Services: https://nvcss.org/programs/immigration-legal-services/
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services: https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org/immigration
Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey: https://catholiccharitiesdom.org/immigration-citizenship/
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. Learn More
The subject of immigration is politically divisive in our nation, and it has often been a point of contention throughout American history. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church has long been at the forefront of efforts to welcome immigrants to the United States and promote their successful integration. Recently, these realities have collided, producing a rise in hostility from a limited number of public officials, media outlets, and private organizations toward the longstanding migration-related ministries of the Church. This resource, while not comprehensive in nature or responsive to every aspect of the immigration debate, seeks to address some common misconceptions and questions regarding the Church’s role in serving migrants and refugees, as well as the ways in which Catholic social teaching applies to these issues. It also discusses the work of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in this area. Learn More
