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.
National Farmworker Ministry Please join us Friday, May 29 at 11 am EST/8am Pacific, for the next Immigration Spotlight presented by the Loretto Latin America Caribbean Committee (LACC). To request…
Please join Loretto on Saturday, March 7, 11-11:45am for “You Are Not Alone – Prayer Vigil in Solidarity with ICE detainees.” The prayer service is sponsored by the Archdiocese of…
Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee invites you to join us this Friday, January 30th at 11:00am EST/8am Pacific, for our first Immigration Spotlight of 2026. We will discuss critical issues…
By Giulianna Alcantarapalai, Loretto Justice Fellow The first day of orientation, I felt very excited for the opportunity to become a part of the Loretto Community. I had heard wonderful…
By Dani Felix, Loretto Justice Fellow It’s only been three months since our Loretto Justice Fellowship orientation, but so much has already changed. I remember that day clearly — I…
Babies and Elders (and everyone in between!) Please join us this Friday, December 19th at 11 am EST/8am Pacific, for our end-of-the-year holiday special Immigration Spotlight focusing on Babies and…
By Ashley Vallecillo, Loretto Justice Fellow Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (LAIAC) is more than a legal organization; it is a lifeline for individuals and families navigating one of the…
You are invited to an Author Reading & Book Signing with Dora Rodriguez, border activist and author of Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain…
This week on Loretto’s socials, the Loretto Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) highlights LACC’s 2025 work to strengthen its partnerships in the U.S. and Mexico, support colleagues working on the front…
In October 1977 eleven refugees from Vietnam sheltered at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Frederick, Colo., where Elizabeth Dyer and Kathy Santopietro worked with Leonard and Peter Urban. The families…
I recently received a “begging letter” from the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), an agency based in Washington, D.C., working with refugee populations around the world. I’d given them some…
It’s the end of the year and the Loretto Justice Fellows have wonderful reflections to share. From Iris Cano: Looking back on my time with the Loretto Justice Fellowship, I…