Faith and hope illuminate place of despair
SAN DIEGO — From Baltimore to San Diego and beyond, the Catholic Church delivered a powerful message to immigrants: “You are not alone!” That chant…
Pope: Treatment of migrants is ‘extremely disrespectful’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics…
Bishops Raise Voice Against ‘Indiscriminate Mass Deportations’
BALTIMORE — The bishops of the United States issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants across the nation.…
Children’s Task Force Helps Immigrant Families in Need
By Norma De La Vega SAN DIEGO — Behind each deportation there is a family trauma few know. Vulnerable families enduring hunger, some living…
Immigration resources available online
SAN DIEGO — The Diocese of San Diego has launched a bilingual page with emergency resources for immigrants, information about Church teaching on immigration, and…
Help for vulnerable migrant families
SAN DIEGO — Catholic Charities will partner with parishes across the San Diego Diocese to provide emergency funds to help vulnerable families to meet…
Migrants are ‘messengers of hope’
SAN DIEGO — Each year on the last week of September, the Catholic Church expresses solidarity with immigrants and refugees through prayer, accompaniment and advocacy.…
FAITH accompanies migrants at downtown courthouse
SAN DIEGO — A new, interfaith ministry focused on having people of faith accompany migrants and asylum-seekers to their immigration hearings is well underway.…
Sister’s timeless dedication makes impact
SAN DIEGO — Sister Mary Waskowiak has been a member of the Sisters of Mercy for 59 years. She has served communities in California,…
Bishop in San Bernardino Issues Dispensation from Attending Mass
SAN BERNARDINO — Immigration enforcement actions have increased significantly across the San Bernardino region, including on parish property. As a result, Bishop Alberto Rojas…
