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April 5, 2024 at 7:50 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: April 5, 2024

    JFI Biweekly Review: March 25-April 5, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI including action alerts, webinars, policy update, and upcoming events. Congress Finalizes Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations …
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March 22, 2024 at 6:58 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: March 11-22, 2024

    JFI Biweekly Review: March 11-22, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI including action alerts, webinars, policy update, and upcoming events. Movie Discussion Guide: Cabrini The recentl…
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March 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: February 26-March 8, 2024

    JFI Biweekly Review: February 26 - March 8, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI including action alerts, webinars, policy update, and upcoming events. Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, C…
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March 1, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Problem Areas in Migration Series

    Problem Areas in Migration Series     Photo courtesy of Getty/BalkansCat JFI Colleagues We are excited to unveil a series that delves into the critical issues of migration, a subject that resonates deeply with the Catholi…
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February 23, 2024 at 8:56 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: February 23, 2024

    JFI Biweekly Review: February 12-23, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI including action alerts, a listen session invitation, policy update, and upcoming events. Diocese of El Paso: State…
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February 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: January 29-February 9, 2024

JFI Biweekly Review: Jan. 29 - Feb. 9, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Sacrificing Our Nation’s Fundamental Commitment to Humanitarian Protection Will Not Sustainably Reduce Migr…
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January 26, 2024 at 7:09 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: January 15-26, 2024

JFI Biweekly Review: January 15-26, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. As Senate Deal Hangs in the Balance, Potential for Harmful Migration-Related Changes Remains    Over the past …
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January 12, 2024 at 7:25 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: January 2-26, 2024

Happy New Year! JFI Biweekly Review: January 2-26, 2024 JFI Colleagues, Happy New Year! Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  USCCB Welcome Circle Program Milestone   MRS’ network has launch…
  USCCB/MRS/JFI · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 6:05 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: Dec. 11-22, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: December 11-22, 2023 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Migration and Refugee Services at the USCCB!  JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. …
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December 7, 2023 at 8:13 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: Nov. 25-Dec. 8, 2023

Thanksgiving Week Edition JFI Biweekly Review: Nov. 25 - Dec. 8, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  USCCB Submits Comments on Unaccompanied Children's Program Foundationa…
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November 21, 2023 at 7:23 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: November 11-21, 2023

Thanksgiving Week Edition JFI Biweekly Review: November 11-21, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Happy Thanksgiving! Please see below for the latest updates from JFI in this abbreviated version for the shortened week. US…
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November 10, 2023 at 8:31 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: October 30 - November 10, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: Oct. 30 - Nov. 10, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Sends Recommendations to Congress on Enhancing Protections for Noncitizen…
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October 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: October 16-27, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: October 16-27, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Pope Francis Calls for Immigration Reform In a prayer service held in the context of the Catholic…
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October 20, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Christ in the Heart of the Migrant Farmworker Today - Delegation Trip Report, October 2023

Christ in the Heart of the Migrant Farmworker Today Delegation Trip Report - October 2023 After a multi-year pause on visitations due to the pandemic, the USCCB’s office of Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees, and…
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October 13, 2023 at 7:25 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: October 2-13, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: October 2-13, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Interview of USCCB Migration Chairman on Immigration in the United States In an interview on EWTN, …
  USCCB/MRS-JFI · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 8:28 PM

JFI Webinar: Report on the Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT) 2023 Visitation to the Diocese of Yakima

    JFI Webinar Report on the Pastoral Care of Migrants, Refugees and Travelers (PCMRT) 2023 Visitation to the Diocese of Yakima After a multi-year pause on visitations due to the pandemic, the USCCB’s PCMRT office renewed …
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September 29, 2023 at 6:55 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: September 18-29, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: September 18-29, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB President Urges bipartisan Action on Appropriations, Reaffirms Deep Concern About Proposed Inclusion o…
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September 15, 2023 at 5:29 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: September 4-15, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: September 4-15, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB Urges Against Including Harmful Immigration Provisions in Appropriations Measures On S…
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September 1, 2023 at 6:32 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: August 21-September 1, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: Aug. 21- Sept. 1, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. TAKE ACTION: JFI Action Alerts  JFI has two active action alerts, one for the Protect Vulnerable Immi…
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August 18, 2023 at 5:20 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: August 7-18, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: August 7-18, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. TAKE ACTION: JFI Action Alerts  JFI has two active action alerts, one for the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant…
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August 4, 2023 at 3:55 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: July 24-August 4, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: July 24 - August 4, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Updated Resource: District Court Rules Against Biden Administration’s Asylum Restrictions  On July …
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July 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: July 10-21, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: July 10-21, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Bishops' Migration Chairman Praises New Family Immigration Reunification Program  On July 7t…
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July 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: June 26-July 7, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: June 26-July 7, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB Migration Chairman Addresses Response to Newcomers in Interview Bishop Mark Seitz of El…
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June 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: June 12-23, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: June 12-23, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services References the Treatment …
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June 9, 2023 at 3:07 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: May 29 - June 9, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: May 29 - June 9, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  REMINDER: World Refuge Day 2023  World Refugee Day (WRD), celebrated annually on June 20th, draws glob…
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May 26, 2023 at 5:29 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: May 15-26, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: May 15-26, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  Bishops of U.S. Communities Along the Southwest Border Pray for “Humanitarian Hearts” Amid End of Title 42  …
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May 12, 2023 at 4:52 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: May 1-12, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: May 1-12, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  House Passes Damaging Immigration Bill    On May 11, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping immi…
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April 28, 2023 at 8:55 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: April 17-28, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: April 17-28, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Addresses New Regional Migration Mitigation Efforts  On April 27, 2023, the U.S…
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April 14, 2023 at 6:09 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: April 3-14, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: April 3-14, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life In-person and Livestreaming Event: H…
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March 31, 2023 at 5:27 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: March 20-31, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: March 20-31, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB/MRS Executive Director Participates in Hearing on Refugee Admissions Program  Bill Canny, execut…
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March 17, 2023 at 3:56 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: March 6-17, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: March 6-17, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  New Resources Relating to Proposed Asylum Ban  On February 23, 2023, the Department of Ho…
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March 3, 2023 at 5:26 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: February 21-March 3, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: Feb. 21 - Mar. 3, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Denounces Proposed Limits on Asylum Access  On Fe…
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February 17, 2023 at 5:54 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: February 6-17, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: February 6-17, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  Pope Names New Auxilliary Bishop for El Paso Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Anthony C…
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February 3, 2023 at 5:59 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: January 23 - February 3, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: Jan. 23 - Feb. 3, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI.  Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso and Chairman of the USCCB's Migration Committee Interv…
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January 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: January 9-20, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: January 9-20, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Catholic Church Marks Twenty Years Since Release of Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope   …
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January 6, 2023 at 8:57 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: Dec. 19, 2022 - Jan. 6, 2023

JFI Biweekly Review: Dec. 19, 2022 - Jan. 6, 2023 JFI Colleagues, Happy New Year! Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Dismayed by Continued Reliance on Harmful Policies Ov…
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December 16, 2022 at 4:35 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: December 5-16, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: December 5-16, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. On Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Reaffirms Church’s Solidarity with Immigran…
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December 2, 2022 at 8:05 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: Nov. 21 - Dec. 2, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: Nov. 21 - Dec. 2, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Reminder: Complete and Share JFI’s Current Action Alerts    We are in the midst of a pivota…
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November 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: November 7-18, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: November 7-18, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB/MRS Welcomes New Committee on Migration Chairman, Bishop Mark. J. Seitz, D.D.; Expresses Deep Gratitud…
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November 4, 2022 at 5:34 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: October 24 - November 4, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: October 24 - November 4, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB Chairmen Call for “Radical Solidarity” and Congressional Action Supporting Women and Familie…
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October 21, 2022 at 4:35 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: October 10-21, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: October 10-21, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Calls for Immigration Reform that Recognizes the ‘Inviolable Dignity’ of Al…
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October 7, 2022 at 6:17 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: September 26 - October 7, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: Sept. 26 - Oct. 7, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Following Court Decision on DACA, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Renews Plea for Congress to Provide L…
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September 23, 2022 at 6:34 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: September 12-23, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: September 12-23, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Catholic Faithful Invited to Encounter Those Living on the Existential Peripheries During National Migrati…
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September 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM

National Migration Week 2022 Newsletter

National Migration Week 2022 Newsletter We are excited for the upcoming National Migration Week/World Day of Migrants and Refugees celebration, which will begin next Monday, September 19. We want to take an opportunity to share with you some resources, event …
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September 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: Aug. 27 - Sept. 9, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review: Aug. 27-Sept. 9, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Reminder: Please Complete and Share JFI’s Action Alert in Support of the Afghan Adjustment Act    With the…
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August 26, 2022 at 4:00 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: August 15-26, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review - August 15-26, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. USCCB/Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) Vacancies  JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: USCCB/MRS Assistant Director of Co…
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August 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: August 1-12, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review - August 1-12, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Following Long-Awaited Introduction, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Call…
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July 29, 2022 at 4:09 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: July 18-29, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review - July 18-29, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. House Passes Anti-Trafficking Bill with Broad Bipartisan Support   On July …
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July 21, 2022 at 7:26 PM

JFI Webinar: Providing Welcome at the Southern Border: The Catholic Experience

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET JFI Webinar Providing Welcome at the Southern Border: The Catholic Experience Migration across the southern border has been a constant over many generations and, in the last …
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July 15, 2022 at 4:06 PM

JFI Biweekly Review: July 5-15, 2022

JFI Biweekly Review - July 5-15, 2022 JFI Colleagues, Please see below for the latest updates from JFI. Policy Update / Actualización de Política We are thankful to the Center for…