From the Editor: Heralds of Hope
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso ordained two new Maryknoll priests this year, and in an interview called out the current administration for mistreatment of immigrants.
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Tag: Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso
Sent To Do ‘Many Wonderful Things’
Our two newly ordained Maryknoll priests, Matthew Sim, from Singapore, and Patrick Okok, from Kenya, are assigned to mission in Taiwan.
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Texas Supreme Court Permits Probe of Annunciation House
In the latest development of an ongoing siege, the Texas high court rules that the network of migrant shelters can be investigated.
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10 Million Christians in US at Risk of Mass Deportation, Report Says
Catholic and Evangelical experts issue a joint report on the situation of Christians at risk of deportation under the Trump Administration.
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Hundreds Join El Paso Bishop’s Protest against Mass Deportation
A rally, march and vigil on March 24 condemned mass deportations and promoted Catholic social teaching on migration.
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Catholic Leaders Condemn Trump’s Cancellation of Refugee Program
The president of the US Catholic bishops conference and the head of its Migration Committee decry the order halting the U.S. refugee program.
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Bishops Reject Claims that Catholic Nonprofits Facilitate Illegal Immigration
Catholic Bishops say that charity for migrants and needy is an integral part of Catholic identity, not something that should be criminalized.
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Pope Calls Texas Suit against Annunciation House ‘Madness’
Pope Francis denounces the Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against Annunciation House, an organization that serves migrants.
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Advocates in El Paso March for Migrants’ Dignity
“Be Not Afraid: March and Vigil for Human Dignity” expressed support for Annunciation House...
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U.S. Bishops Welcome New Migration Committee Chair
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, says he will use what he has learned during his border ministry in his new role.
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Border Mass Honors Migrants who Died while Crossing
U.S. and Mexican clergy concelebrate Mass at the Rio Grande, remembering especially migrants who died while attempting to cross the border.
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Bishops Condemn Racist Shooting in Buffalo
U.S. Catholic bishops from around the country speak out against the racially-motivated May 14 shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, NY.
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