Immigra
Thank You to All
MANY THANKS YOU TO ALL! On behalf of the CTK Sowers for Justice and the Immigration Committee, we would like to extend a special thank you to all who planned, facilitated and participated in the Immigration Sunday Event. The Liturgy was marvelous, the “ethnic treats” were fabulous, and our young children even learned about immigration from their catechists who recognized the importance of this “teaching moment” and organized Liturgy of
Minnesota Catholic bishops’ statement on immigration
…”Every day, throughout the world, tens of thousands of our sisters and brothers leave their homelands. Many flee in order to escape persecution, torture, famine and oppression. Others set out in search of greater opportunities for themselves and their families. Today, we call to mind the immigrants and refugees who have come to Minnesota. ” “Jesus calls us to welcome the stranger and reminds us that whatever do to one of
Sr. Margaret McGirk and Paul Amla Speak at CTK
On Immigration Sunday, January 4, 2009, Sr. Margaret McGirk, Administrator from Holy Rosary Parish, joined us during Sunday Hospitality in the CTK Social Hall. Sr. Margaret ministers to families struggling with immigration issues on a daily basis and talked about some of her personal experiences in working with immigrant families. She also gave some general [...]
National Migration Week 2009
Immigration Sunday, January 4, 2009, is the kick-off for National Migration Week 2009. This year’s theme–Renewing Hope, Seeking justice–reminds us of our obligation to bring hope to the hopeless and to seek justice for those who are easily exploited. For many migrant communities, injustice and hardship are too commonplace an experience. Given the often marginal [...]
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