The Catholic Church on Immigration

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As a Church, our message is clear: you are not alone. The Church remains a place of welcome and support. We want our immigrant brothers and sisters to know that their presence enriches our Church and our communities. And we will continue to advocate for policies that protect families, promote justice, and recognize the divine dignity of every person.

Archbishop Lori

Many in our country are living in a moment of great uncertainty that brings fear and isolation as immigration enforcement actions are carried out with increasing frequency in the United States and in our own state of Maryland. As a pastor of souls, Archbishop William E. Lori offers a message to the faithful in these uncertain times.

Muchos en nuestro país viven un momento de gran incertidumbre que genera miedo y aislamiento, a medida que las medidas de control migratorio se llevan a cabo con mayor frecuencia en Estados Unidos y en nuestro propio estado de Maryland. Como pastor de almas, el arzobispo William E. Lori ofrece un mensaje a los fieles en estos tiempos de incertidumbre.

Archbishop William Lori’s statements, homilies and messages on the Catholic Church’s Commitment to Immigrants

The Church’s proper and legal assistance in the resettlement of immigrants.
Catholic Social Teaching principles regarding immigration.
Migration of those who flee for their lives or livelihoods.
A country’s right to regulate its borders and control immigration.
Justice, mercy, compassion.

Setting the Record Straight on the Catholic Church’s Commitment to Immigrants

Archbishop Lori and the Bishops of Maryland on Solidarity and Accompaniment, 2025

Homily, Mass for the Preservation of Peace & Justice, June 11, 2025

Message: Message from Archbishop Lori to our Sisters and Brothers in the Immigrant Community, Dec. 9, 2024

Message: Archbishop William Lori’s Message on Migration Week 2024, Sept. 27, 2024

Pope Leo Messages

The Holy Family as immigrants.
Distinction between Illegal vs. Criminal.
A country’s right to protect itself from immigrants and all who have committed violent or serious crimes.
Human dignity & Deporting the vulnerable and defenseless.
Regulating orderly and legal migration.
Clarity: the common good, the rule of law, and order amoris.
Charity, solidarity, fraternity.