Immigrant Support

 

Immigrant Support Ministry

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The immigrant support ministry provides education, action, and advocacy opportunities around the needs of migrants and refugees. We uphold the Catholic Church’s teachings about immigration, and respond in faith with direct service and advocacy. We are involved in a refugee mentor program (LSS), coordinate and support the STM sanctuary and asylum program, and work with city-wide immigration coalitions to share information, resources, and identify needs. 

We commit to:

 

•  Advocating for justice for immigrants on both a local and national level;\
•  Offering spaces on our campus for organizers, lawyers, and community members to meet;
• Listening and responding to the best of our ability to the call and needs of our immigrant brothers and sisters;
• Gathering for communal prayer to continually discern the movement of the Spirit in our work, action, and lives;
• Developing a robust referral program to put those asking for help and guidance in contact with local agencies able to provide that help and guidance.

Our community acknowledges and respects the federal government’s obligation to protect our borders and uphold our immigration laws. Nevertheless, we agree with the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference that immigration principles should always be at the service of human dignity and the common good of society. Saint Thomas More Catholic Community is committed to increasing its advocacy for just and humane immigration reform at both the local and national level.

Get Involved

We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Parish Center. Please contact Jessie at pereira.jessie@gmail.com for more information or to be added to our email list!