Immigrant Advocacy Group
Our Mission
The work of the Immigration Advocacy Group is grounded in our Catholic faith calling us to welcome the stranger among us. In welcoming the immigrant, migrant, and refugee, we encounter Christ. The Church has consistently upheld our moral obligation to treat the stranger as we would Christ. Catholic Social Teaching on immigration recognizes that 1) people have the right to migrate to sustain their lives and that of their families; 2) a country has the right to regulate its borders and to control immigration; but 3) a country must regulate its border with justice and mercy.
This teaching is grounded in the equality of all people and the commitment to the common good. We seek to accomplish our mission through:
- Providing Direct Assistance to Individuals and Families
- Advocating for Just and Merciful Public Policy
- Educating Ourselves and Our Community
Recent Updates and Calls to Action (Full archive here)
- Immigrants' Day at the State House
- March Opportunities to Stand in Solidarity With Our Persecuted Neighbors
- Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Correction
- MCAN Protect MA Residents Campaign:
- Moving Paulist Center IAG posts to Substack
- Invitation to Protecting Human Dignity in Prayer and Action - Spotlight on Migration.
Direct Assistance to Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Other Immigrants
Advocating for Just and Merciful Public Policy
Educating Ourselves and Our Community
How You Can Help