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Maryknoll OGC Joins 50 Catholic Groups in Letter of Opposition to Extreme Immigration Proposals

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 50 other Catholic organizations in a letter to Senators and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to express opposition to several extreme immigration proposals reportedly considered as part of the Biden administration’s budget requests. The letter names, in particular, opposition to proposals to change the “credible fear” test for asylum, mandate detention for asylum seekers, expand expedited removals, and codify the “Remain in Mexico” policy.

375+ Faith Leaders and Orgs Urge Pres. Biden to Protect Asylum

Our nation’s diverse faith traditions call us to love our neighbor, accompany the vulnerable, and welcome the sojourner. The asylum provisions under consideration are not in line with our country and our communities’ long legacy of welcome. We urge your administration and members of Congress to reject the permanent asylum restrictions under discussion and support solutions that would live up to our values and welcome the most vulnerable

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First Sunday of Advent 2023

Fr. Alejandro Marina, MM, invites us to be “awake” to the causes of mass migration and displacement in our world.

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Maryknoll OGC joins Faith Groups in Urging Congress to Protect Asylum

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined faith groups in urging Congress to protect asylum in public statements. The statements were coordinated by Interfaith Immigrant Coalition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2023 Washington, DC – As a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators negotiate President Biden’s supplemental funding request this week, faith groups are continuing to urge…

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Advent Guide 2023: Preparing the Way

Download the guide with reflections, small group questions, prayers, and actions based on each week of Advent’s scripture readings written by Maryknoll missioners and affiliates who attend to the needs of migrants and refugees.

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Maryknoll OGC Asks DHS to End Deportations to Haiti

Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns joined 73 other organizations in asking the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to suspend deportation flights to Haiti. The U.S. Embassy ordered American diplomats to leave Haiti and issued a “Do Not Travel” Advisory for Haiti back in July. Still, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to fly immigrants back to the dangerous country.