Greeting Weary Travelers with Compassion
By Sister Sharlet Ann Wagner, CSC On April 12, Catholic Charities received an urgent phone call. A bus of migrants had been sent from Texas and would be arriving outside …
In the Spirit of Matthew 25, We Have Served as a Welcoming Face to Travelers
By Msgr. John J. Enzler Over and over this spring, I was reminded of the phrase in Matthew 25 “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” Since mid-April, we …
Responding When the Immigration Crisis Comes to Us
This “Voices” column originally was published in the Catholic Standard and El Pregonero. By Msgr. John J. Enzler You may have seen news accounts in recent weeks of buses of …
Newcomer Network Provides Hope and Critical Services for Immigrants
By Catherine Lee Five years ago, as an immigrant traveling to the United States, “Liliana” was excited about starting a new life. Engaged to be married, she was looking forward …