Archdiocesan Statement on Immigrants and Refugees

Catholic teaching has long recognized the right and responsibility of each sovereign nation to maintain proper border security to protect its citizens while simultaneously remaining clear on the respect owed to the dignity of every person as created in the image of God. Consequent to this dignity is the right of each person to have proper access to food, water, healthcare, employment, justice, and freedom from oppression. (English; Spanish)

A Pastoral Statement on American Immigration Law and the Catholic Imperative of Holding up Human Dignity and the Common Good

As the United States government revises its immigration policies, and after prayerful discernment and consultation, I offer pastoral encouragement to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Congressional leaders, elected officials, and all Catholics and people of goodwill to consider the common good of our country with the light of faith. The Church teaches, as does our Constitution, that a political community exists to protect the family and human dignity. (Read more)

Maryland Bishops Affirm Solidarity with Immigrants, Recommit to Advocacy

Maryland’s Catholic bishops have released a joint statement to express their solidarity with immigrants and recommit to advocating for policies that protect rights and uphold their dignity. The bishops write, “The Church has always been a home for those in search of refuge and peace, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to welcome the stranger and embrace the vulnerable.” (English and Spanish)

A Pastoral Note to Migrants from the Catholic Bishops in Michigan

We, the Roman Catholic Bishops in Michigan, write to offer our continued pastoral and prayerful support for migrant individuals and families who over the course of time have entered the country and today are making a living in this state. Our fraternal closeness to you and other immigrants, refugees, and those seeking humanitarian asylum is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where we find “I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me… Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:35,40). (Read more)

Statement from Bishop William Byrne, Diocese of Springfield

“I am in full support of the statements issued this week by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding the intention of engaging in the enforcement of the new administration’s immigration policy. In issuing these statements, the Catholic Bishops of our country recognize the need for new immigration legislation. We believe this goal is achievable through meaningful dialogue and the legislative process.”

Texas bishops call for just and humane approach to migration

The bishops of Texas will continue to work with governmental officials and other people of good will to implement policies that recognize the dignity of every person, prioritize family unity, and address the root causes of forced migration, while respecting the right and responsibility of our country to secure its borders, regulate immigration in an orderly process, maintain the rule of law, and keep its communities safe and peaceful. (English and Spanish)

The Colorado Bishops’ Statement on Immigration: Welcoming the Stranger, Protecting the Common Good

As Catholic Bishops of Colorado, we approach the issue of immigration with prayerful hearts, seeking to guide our communities in a spirit of charity, justice, mercy, and prudence. The call to welcome the stranger is woven into the fabric of our faith, and in standing with immigrants, it is our first concern that they know the love of Jesus Christ and their dignity as human beings. (Read More)

Bishop Johnston urges compassion amid uncertainty

In these times of uncertainty, I reach out to you with a heart full of compassion and a steadfast commitment to our shared faith. Recent executive orders have raised concerns within our community, particularly regarding their impact on our immigrant families, our schools and our parishes. (English; Spanish)

Statement on Immigration Issues, Archbishop José H. Gomez

Statements and actions from the new administration in Washington have caused fear in our parishes, schools, and communities. That is not good for anybody. I pray that our leaders will proceed with restraint and compassion, with respect for the law, and with respect for the rights and dignity of all concerned. (Read more)

Immigration Statement From Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe

January 21, 2025

As we usher in a new administration in our country, let us pray for a future grounded in the common good, a nation united in solidarity, and a deep respect for the sanctity of each individual and the dignity of every worker. (Read more)

Remarks of Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, regarding immigration at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City

January 19, 2025

While we wish the new administration success in promoting the common good, the reports being circulated of planned mass deportations targeting the Chicago area are not only profoundly disturbing but also wound us deeply. (Read more)

“Together, Pilgrims of Hope with our Immigrant Community”

January 17, 2025

We write to you with hearts full of compassion and a deep desire to express our solidarity with you during this stressful time. We recognize the immense challenges you face as migrants, and we want to assure you that you are not alone. Compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and recognizing the inherent dignity of each person as a child of God, we stand in firm solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters. (Read more)

We Stand in Firm Solidarity with Our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters

“In solidarity with immigrants, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the USCCB, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Migration, and Bishop Jaime Soto, chairman of the board for Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., issued a statement of pastoral concern.” (English; Spanish)

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Powerful Reminder That We Are All Called to Be One in Christ Jesus

The Catholic Church commemorates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, on December 12. Besides this Marian feast day and devotion to the Blessed Mother carrying special significance for many immigrants in the United States, Our Lady of Guadalupe is also known as patroness of the unborn after appearing to Saint Juan Diego as a pregnant mother. (English; Spanish)

Arizona Catholic Bishops Statement on Migration

“We would like to express our solidarity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), numerous ecumenical and faith leaders, and many others, in their recent and continued support for immigrants….” (Read More)

Iowa Catholic Bishops Statement on Migration

To our dear migrant brothers and sisters in Christ:

“We write to you with hearts full of compassion and a deep desire to express our solidarity with you during this stressful time. We recognize the immense challenges you face as migrants, and we want to assure you that you are not alone…” (Read More)

A Thanksgiving Reflection from the Kansas Bishops

As we gather to give thanks this season, the Kansas Catholic bishops offer a heartfelt message of hope, solidarity, and peace. Rooted in Christ’s love, their Thanksgiving reflection speaks directly to the challenges and dignity of our migrant brothers and sisters, reminding us all of our shared identity as children of God. Please take a moment to read this inspiring message and reflect on the blessings of faith, family, and community this Thanksgiving. (English; Spanish)

The Inherent Human Dignity of Immigrants and People Living In Poverty

“As the 2024 election season becomes more intense, rhetoric against our brothers and sisters who have moved into the United States from elsewhere or who are living in poverty is growing increasingly dehumanizing. Thus, we feel compelled to accompany immigrants and the poor in our parishes, schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities…” (Read More)

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and all people of goodwill,

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is asked by a scholar of the law, “And who is my neighbor?” when faced with upholding the greatest commandment. Jesus replied with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Today, our nation is divided by partisanship and ideology, which blind us to the image of God in our neighbor, especially the unborn, the poor, and the stranger. (Read More)

Nebraska’s Catholic Bishops Issue Letter to Migrants Expressing Compassion, Solidarity, and Support

On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catholic bishops of Nebraska shared a letter (in English and in Spanish) with migrants across the state, expressing the bishops’ compassion, solidarity, and support for immigrants in Nebraska, including those concerned about the possibility of mass deportations. 

Am I not here, I who am your mother?

The Lord hears the cry of the poor” (Psalm 34:7), and we, the Catholic bishops of California, as shepherds of the flock of Christ, have seen and heard the growing distress among you, our migrant brothers and sisters. We want to assure you that we, and our mother, the Church, stand with you in these days of anxiety. You are not alone. (English; Spanish; Korean; Vietnamese; Chinese)

New Mexico Bishops Call for Human Treatment of Immigrants and Immigration Reform

Immigration has become a top issue of concern for many Americans, including Catholics, engendering strong emotions on both sides of the immigration debate. Despite the nation’s long, and primarily positive, experience with newcomers, in which we have welcomed people to our shores for generations, immigration remains a complicated and challenging issue for the country. (English)

Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Louisville on the Feast of the Holy Family

As we reflect upon the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph and recall during this time their flight into a foreign land as migrants, the ongoing heightened discussion surrounding our migrant community has engendered fear and uncertainty. It is also a challenging time for the whole Catholic Church in the United States which has long included migrants from various parts of the world. (English)