An Extraordinary Lady Formed by Faith and Fire
COMMENTARY: From war-torn Russia to the quiet strength of family life in America, Aunt Rose’s courage was forged in suffering and sustained by faith and humility.
Results from Tag: 'immigrants'
An Heirloom of Grace: How an Immigrant Couple Repaid Kindness With a Holy Treasure
COMMENTARY: In a humble corner of America, two Polish immigrants showed that the greatest treasures are often found in unseen acts of love and gratitude.
Massive Mural Honoring New York City Migrants Unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The painting portrays the Knock apparition and notable Catholics.
‘When God Made You, He Created a Good and Decent Man’ — A Story I’ll Never Forget
COMMENTARY: Their lives were shaped by exile, war and hardship — but what endured was a friendship that taught a young boy what human dignity really means.
Beyond the Border: The Real Challenge of Immigrant Integration
COMMENTARY: Let’s move beyond politics and take concrete steps to build faith-filled communities where immigrant families are formed as faithful citizens of character.
Arizona Bishops Express ‘Grave Concern’ Over Possibility of Migrant Arrests at Churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well as several other Christian leaders of various denominations.
Catholic Migrant Shelter Calls ‘Human Smuggling’ Accusations ‘Utter Nonsense’
Annunciation House is a lay-run Catholic organization that offers migrants temporary shelter, food, and clothing and advocates on their behalf.
Catholic Charities Denies its Purchase of Airfare for Migrants was Misuse of Federal Funds
According to Fernandez, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) FEMA grant given to Catholic Charities of San Antonio “clearly stated that you could provide transportation.”
St. Juan Diego Migrant Hostel: A Refuge on the Route Through Mexico
Inspired by the figure of St. Juan Diego, who had an encounter with the Virgin of Guadalupe, the hostel is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to those who request it on their way.
Mother Cabrini: The First American Citizen to be Named a Saint
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was born in 1850, died in 1917 and was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1946.
