'Creating a Culture of Encounter' theme for National Migration Week
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Yahya Arhab, EPABy WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Creatinga Culture of Encounter" is the theme of 2017's National Migration Week, anannual observance the U.S. Catholic bishops began over 25 years ago.Taking place Jan. 8-14, the week"is an excellent opportunity to highlight biblical tradition and our mission towelcome the newcomer," said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, who is chairmanof the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration."While the observance is only aweek long, it is a vital time to show welcome, compassion and solidarity withour migrant and refugee brothers and sisters," he added in a statement.With over 65 million peopleforcibly displaced from their homes globally, the world is increasinglyaffected by migration. The USCCB said goals of National Migration Week include educatingCatholic communities about migration and urging Catholics to come together to encounterimmigrants and refugees in parishes, dioceses and the wider community. As par...
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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Creating
a Culture of Encounter" is the theme of 2017's National Migration Week, an
annual observance the U.S. Catholic bishops began over 25 years ago.
Taking place Jan. 8-14, the week
"is an excellent opportunity to highlight biblical tradition and our mission to
welcome the newcomer," said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, who is chairman
of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration.
"While the observance is only a
week long, it is a vital time to show welcome, compassion and solidarity with
our migrant and refugee brothers and sisters," he added in a statement.
With over 65 million people
forcibly displaced from their homes globally, the world is increasingly
affected by migration. The USCCB said goals of National Migration Week include educating
Catholic communities about migration and urging Catholics to come together to encounter
immigrants and refugees in parishes, dioceses and the wider community.
As part of the 2017 observance,
the Justice for Immigrants coalition will be launching a new website that will
feature news, background materials on migration policy issues and ways for
individuals to get involved. The coalition is an initiative of the USCCB.
The U.S. bishops started National
Migration Week "to give Catholics an opportunity to honor and learn about the
diverse communities of the church and the work that the Catholic Church
undertakes to serve immigrants and refugees," said a USCCB release. "The week
serves as both a time for prayer and action to highlight the contributions of
immigrants and vulnerable populations coming to the United States."
Educational materials and other
resources for the special week are available for download at www.usccb.org/nationalmigrationweek. The USCCB materials include a toolkit with templates for letters to the editor
and letters to lawmakers (in English and Spanish) to advocate on behalf of
immigrants; suggestions for other advocacy efforts and community engagement;
homily suggestions; and social media suggestions for Facebook and Twitter.
Posters, prayer cards, and
booklets are available through the USCCB publishing service at
www.usccbpublishing.org.
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