The Diocese of Owensboro is participating in the Justice for Immigrants Campaign as part of the implementation of the Unity in Diversity Plan (English / Spanish). If you would like to join the Implementation Team for the Plan or join a parish Justice for Immigrants Campaign, please contact Patti Gutiérrez.
She is looking for members to join the following committees:
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Education
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Advocacy
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Media Relations
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Prayer
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Implementation
Latest information:
Since Comprehensive Immigration Reform failed last summer there has not been another comprehensive proposal. Also the attempts to pass individual bills like the DREAMAct, AgJobs, etc. have failed.
http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/new.html
Resources to Educate parish and community:
Information in Immigrants in KY, Bulletin Inserts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Interfaith Statement
On
August 29, the 4 Catholic Bishops of Kentucky issued a pastoral statement
related to the immigration reform debate raging throughout the country
- "Every
Man and Woman is the Image of God"
August
23, 2006 Bishop John McRaith has written an op-ed article, Immigration
Reform: recognize that every man and woman is the image of God. This
is another means by which the bishops hope to help Catholics understand
the Church's teaching about welcoming migrants and treating them justly.
“Every Man and Woman is the Image of God”
Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - took place at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Aug 28th, 7pm
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The Campaign
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Current immigration laws
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The proposed legislation
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What the Church teaches about immigration
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And MUCH more
www.justiceforimmigrants.org
PowerPoint Presentation about the Campaign (English/Spanish) by Leo Anchondo, first director of the USCCB Justice for Immigrants Campaign
