MSJC’s Immigrant Justice Team has a deep concern about the challenges facing immigrants and refugees in the United States. Our Catholic faith calls us to uphold the dignity of every human person and to advocate for just treatment of all. (See recent letter from Pope Francis on this issue here.)
 
The current immigration system leaves many in distress. Families are at risk of separation, asylum protections have been denied, and policies have harshly impacted the well-being of documented and undocumented individuals. Our U.S. Catholic Bishops have spoken out strongly on the need for humane immigration reform, urging us to act in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters.
 
Blessed Chaminade so wisely said that we carefully seek for solutions in faith like a flowing stream to overcome obstacles in order to discern where the action of the Holy Spirit is leading. Read our team's most recent resource, Immigration Call to Action Letter, and take action today for immigration reform.

Advocating for National Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

Each year on Ash Wednesday, team members join First Friends of New Jersey and Pax Christi at a vigil outside the immigrant detention facility in Elizabeth, NJ.

Annual Solidarity Vigil 

In the past, the team has sponsored a trip to the Mexican border and is currently promoting trips that other groups are sponsoring. The team has also sponsored a “Come to the Table” multicultural dinner that included immigrants and refugees from many different countries.

Connecting the Marianist Family to Experiences with Immigrants

The MSJC Immigrant Justice Team partners with the University of Dayton’s Dialogue Zone to host discussions focused on the topic of immigration. A presentation is given and the group breaks into small groups to discuss their views and then gather together to participate in a large group discussion. Please let us know if your community, organization, or school would like to learn more about having an immigration dialogue event.

Immigration Dialogue Events