MEDIA

This section will feature resources for members of the media including suggestions for coverage of immigration and newsworthy updates on the campaign including media advisories and press releases.

RECENT PRESS RELEASES:

• President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls immigration system “Seriously Flawed.” - Los Angeles, CA. 6/15/2006

• Bishops call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Urge respect for the dignity and contributions of immigrants - Los Angeles, CA. 6/14/2006

RECENT STATEMENTS:

• Bishops' Statements in Regards to the Recent ICE Raids: (12-12-2006)

  • Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes, Bishop of San Bernardino Chairman, USCCB Committee on Migration - Spanish

  • Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O. F. M Cap Archbishop of Denver - Spanish

  • Most Reverend Bishop Arthur Tafoya, Bishop of Pueblo - Spanish

• Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for the 93rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2007

• Statement of Most Reverend William Skylstad, Bishop of Spokane. President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Regarding H. R. 6061 - Spanish - October 10, 2006

• Statement of Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes, Bishop of San Bernardino. Chairman, USCCB Committee on Migration Regarding the need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform - Spanish - September 12, 2006

• USCCB Statement on the Passage of S. 2611

• USCCB Statement on the Passage of H.R. 4437

ABOUT THE JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS CAMPAIGN:

• The Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope. The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform

• Meet the Justice for Immigrants Coalition

About JFI...

In the context of the Liturgy and Prayer…

• Liturgy and Prayer Suggestions

• Suggestions for Homilists

• Relevant Scriptural Passages

• Prayer Card

Faith Enrichment and Development…

• Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope: A Pastoral Letter Concerning Migration

• Catholic Social Teaching and Migration

• Understanding Catholic Social Teaching as it Relates to Migration

• Quotes from Catholic Teachings on Migration

Understanding the Social and Public Policy Issues Relating to Migration…

• Immigration Basics

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Myths -- Learn the Facts

• What Leaders Say About Immigration

• Catholic Bishops Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

• Response to Undocumented Immigration: The Arguments

• Economics and Migration: The Facts

• Enforcement of Immigration Laws:  Important Principles

Media Contact:

If you have any questions or are interested in speaking with the Justice for Immigrants Campaign about a story idea or article, please contact:

David Stout

Public Outreach/Education Coordinator

Justice for Immigrants: A Journey of Hope

The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform

3211 Fourth Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017-1194
(202)541-3224 Phone
(202)722-8755 Fax
dstout@usccb.org