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Finding Faith Again in Immokalee

In 2014, I went to Immokalee, Florida with a group of students from John Carroll University. Like many who attend immersion trips, I was excited to expand my worldview, learn from those we encountered and affirm my passion for social justice. Unlike many, however, my connection to my Catholic faith entering the trip was minimal at best.
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When Some Say “No” : Advocating for Immigration Reform Amid New Challenges

Governors and members of Congress are saying they will not accept Syrian refugees into their States, Speaker of the House Representative Paul Ryan has declared immigration reform dead, and a Federal District Court ruled against the Obama administration in a case that could limit their ability to expand deferred action programs to additional undocumented individuals. What does all this mean for advocates calling for human migration policies?
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Jesuit Parish in San Antonio Responds to Needs of Detainees Released from Immigration Detention Centers

On Monday, August 24 the staff of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Jesuit parish in San Antonio, Texas, received a call from the Guadalupe Community Center, a branch of Catholic Charities located about two blocks from the parish.