Immigrants and Refugees
Loretto strongly advocates for the needs of our neighbors and holds a special place in its heart for immigrants, migrants and refugees. We join with the universal Church is seeing the goodness of all people and welcome all with open arms. We tell the story of the immigrant to all who will listen and speak up on behalf of human life. Learn about our Justice and Peace work.
Look for more information about Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the June/July Immigration Spotlight. More details coming soon. To join, please register on this form. The Latin America Caribbean…
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Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the March Immigration Spotlight on Friday, March 14th (or possibly 21st).) More details to come. To join, please register on this form. The…
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Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the first Immigration Spotlight of 2025 on Friday, January 24th, just 4 days after the inauguration of trump’s second term as President. We will…
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“Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar.” (Traveler, there are no bridges, one must build them as one walks.) Gloria Anzaldúa As the traveler walks, Jesus walks: to…
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On Sept. 27th, 11:00 ET, join LACC for Immigration Spotlight with our guests NFWM’s Executive Director, Julie Taylor, and new Director of Farm Worker Advocacy, Elizabeth Rodriguez, to talk about…
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Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) invites you to join the next “Immigration Spotlight” at 11am ET on Friday, June 28. This month’s gathering will feature Georgia Coats, the Women’s Empowerment Community…
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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked…
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On March 21, Loretto Community members, Loretto Academy students and staff and the Loretto Justice Fellowship program joined El Paso faith and community leaders in a demonstration for human dignity…
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Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) of the Loretto Community invite you to an NGO CSW Forum virtual Parallel Event on the occasion of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women When: …
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Loretto Magazine’s winter edition is now available! Your heart will be stirred by the Loretto Justice Fellows, women who provide service hours to local community organizations while studying in the…
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Published by Refugees International on February 26, 2024 On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Texas Attorney General Paxton launched a politically motivated attack against Annunciation House, a volunteer organization that offers…
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Migrants are arriving in El Paso after weeks of traveling on foot across Central America and Mexico. Many stay overnight or for a few days in hospitality shelters run by the diocese,…
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