immigration resources

National Migration Week Prayer Booklet

In recognition of National Migration Week, USCCB compiled this booklet of prayers including:

  • Short bios and prayers to St. Juan Diego and St. Josephine Bakhita (English/Español)
  • Prayer for migrant families
  • Prayer for migrant children

Register for a Certificate in Catholic Social Teaching

Both Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice & The Catholic University as well as The National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry (NCADDHM) with USCCB are offering certificate programs in Catholic Social Teaching this fall. See the links below for more details.

Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice & The Catholic University

This week-long, graduate level investigation of the Church’s deep patrimony of social teaching is open to diocesan administrators/department directors, and their staff, in Religious Education, Catholic Charities, Catholic Conference, Social Justice, and other ministries. It is also open to clergy, religious, seminarians and lay leaders in philanthropy, business, the professions, and academia who wish to have an in-depth understanding of the Church’s social teachings from noted scholars, theologians, and professionals.

NCADHHM with USCCB

Guided by prayer, discernment, and action, this formation deepens understanding of Catholic Social Teaching, promotes missionary discipleship and faithful citizenship, responds to the realities of the Hispanic/Latino community, cultivates emerging leaders, and puts faith into action through social justice and charitable works.

NCADDHM certificate

The Catholic Church on Immigration

View a summary of the Catholic Church’s position on immigration with supporting documentation including:

  • Archbishop William E. Lori & Bill McCarthy’s commentary in The Baltimore Sun
  • Letter of the Holy Father Francis to the Bishops of the United States of America
  • USCCB resources addressing Catholic social teaching on immigration

Also review what actions the Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking to help those in need.

catholic church on immigration
maryland catholic conference

Maryland Catholic Conference Immigration Resources Toolkit

A collection of diverse resources including:

  • Downloadable prayers and intercessions for immigrants
  • Church teaching on immigration citing sources from the Vatican, US Bishops, and Maryland Bishops
  • Catholic Charities services and information on legal rights from Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
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