The Catholic Church is here to accompany immigrants and their families in need.
“You have in your hands a very great task, to accompany those who need a sign that God never abandons anyone—not the smallest, not the poorest, not the foreigner, not anyone.” – Pope Leo XIV
Our Catholic faith teaches that every person is made in the image of God and deserves respect, dignity, and care. While people have the right to build a future in their homeland, they also have the right to migrate when life at home becomes unsafe or unsustainable. In response to the growing fear and instability caused by increased immigration enforcement and the threat of mass deportations, the Catholic Church has launched the You Are Not Alone initiative to assure migrants and their families that the Church stands with them, offering pastoral support and accompaniment during this difficult time.
The actions below – which focus on emergency and family support, solidarity through public prayer and witness, and accompaniment and pastoral care – provide practical ways for local organizations and individuals to show solidarity with migrant families. They include guidance, activities, and resources to help communities respond with compassion and support in this time of uncertainty.
Resources
“You Are Not Alone” is an initiative of the Catholic Church which provides a set of guidelines on the following themes:
- Emergency and Family Support
- Accompaniment and Pastoral Care
- Communications and Church Teaching
- Prayer and Public Witness
Together, these resources will equip parishes to welcome and accompany immigrants in times of need.
Please reflect on what kinds of support your diocese can provide affected communities and be sure to let us know what you are doing atnotalone@usccb.org.