New Vatican Declaration: Dignitas Infinita
Lviv, Ukraine - March 3, 2022: Having just disembarked a train, people walk with their luggage across the tracks in Lviv. On Monday, April 8th, The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith released a declaration focused on human dignity, titled Dignitas Infinita, meaning infinite dignity. The document highlighted a wide range of [...]
Cabrini Movie Discussion Guide
Cabrini - Discussion Guide The recently released move, Cabrini, has taken off as a popular, “must see” film in many Catholic circles. It tells the story of Mother Cabrini, her move to New York, and the challenges that she faced trying to minister to immigrants arriving in the region. JFI has recently developed [...]
JFI Biweekly Review: August 21 – September 1
Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. TAKE ACTION: JFI Action Alerts JFI has two active action alerts, one for the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act (PVIYA) and another for the Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA). In the last two weeks, Bishop Seitz sent letters on behalf of the USCCB in support of [...]
JFI Biweekly Review: August 7-18, 2023
JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. TAKE ACTION: JFI Action Alerts JFI has two active action alerts, one for the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act (PVIYA) and another for the Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA). In the last two weeks, Bishop Seitz sent letters on behalf of the USCCB in [...]
Commemorating International Day of Indigenous Peoples: Honoring Cultural Richness and Addressing Long-standing Challenges
An Indigenous Navajo senior aged woman, receiving healthcare assistance in her home. (Credit: Getty/RichLegg) On the 9th of August, 2023, the global community united to celebrate the International Day of Indigenous Peoples, a momentous occasion designated by the United Nations. This day serves as both a tribute to the diversity of cultures [...]
Hidden in Plain Sight: A USCCB/MRS Antitrafficking Newsletter
Hidden in Plain Sight: A USCCB/MRS Antitrafficking Newsletter July 2023; Issue 4 Preparing for National Migration Week: September 18 - 24, 2023 In a world marked by immense suffering, the plight of migrants and refugees stands out as a pressing global issue. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) is an opportunity for the [...]
Webinar Series – Root Causes of Migration
Credit: Getty/bymuratdeniz Please join us for a series of webinars that will explore the intersection between root causes and migration. Note that you will have to register for each individually; the opportunity to do so follows the description for each one: The Great Escape: Navigating the Complexities of Environmental Related Displacement [...]
News Roundup – April 21 – 28, 2023
Lviv, Ukraine. November 28, 2013. Ukrainian students attending pro EU manifestation in the city center. Getty/Kentarcajuan We are over a year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which saw an exodus of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians seeking safety outside of their country. As part of the U.S. response the Biden Administration [...]
Upcoming Webinar: Solidarity with Seafarers at Risk of Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - february 25, 2020 : Malaysian fishermen load freshly caught fish from a ship into plastic containers on the street philippine market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Turbulent seas made worse by climate change, modern day piracy, long and grueling workdays, constant exposure to the elements, and lack of [...]