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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.

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Putting the Pieces Together on Immigration

By Eleanor Craig SL / January 10, 2025 /
A group of mostly women and one man post for a photo holding crosses and a colorful banner that reads "Loretto Volunteers: Working for Justice, Acting for Peace."

One of the most intriguing aspects of an archival collection is that it contains many bits and pieces that, woven together, reveal entire stories. Sometimes a curious researcher comes upon…

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One-and-a-half years of being a Loretto Justice Fellow

By Loretto Community / January 8, 2025 /
A latina woman with her dark hair pulled back, wearing a pink turtleneck, smiles softly in front of a mural that shows people marching and a sign that says "Families belong together."

By Arantza de Jesus Before entering the Fellowship, I never thought that my work and personal life could get along; it always felt like I had to pick one or…

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Immigration Spotlight – October 24, 2025

By Loretto Community / December 30, 2024 /

Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the October Immigration Spotlight on Friday, October 24, 2025. Featured guests will be Las Parteras and two of our Loretto Justice Fellows. More…

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Immigration Spotlight – June/July 2025

By Loretto Community / December 30, 2024 /

Look for more information about Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the June/July Immigration Spotlight.  More details coming soon. To join, please register on this form. The Latin America Caribbean…

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Immigration Spotlight – March 2025

By Loretto Community / December 30, 2024 /

Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the March Immigration Spotlight on Friday, March 14th (or possibly 21st).) More details to come. To join, please register on this form. The…

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Immigration Spotlight – January 24, 2025

By Loretto Community / December 30, 2024 /

Join Loretto’s Latin America Caribbean Committee for the first Immigration Spotlight of 2025 on Friday, January 24th, just 4 days after the inauguration of trump’s second term as President. We will…

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Sacred Journey: Loretto Walks With Immigrant Families

By Loretto Community / December 16, 2024 /
Four women, three Latinx and one White, dressed in warm clothes share a laugh together.

“Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar.” (Traveler, there are no bridges, one must build them as one walks.) Gloria Anzaldúa As the traveler walks, Jesus walks: to…

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Immigration Spotlight – Sept 27, 2024

By Loretto Community / September 23, 2024 /

On Sept. 27th, 11:00 ET, join LACC for Immigration Spotlight with our guests NFWM’s Executive Director, Julie Taylor, and new Director of Farm Worker Advocacy, Elizabeth Rodriguez, to talk about…

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Immigration Spotlight – Friday, June 28, 2024

By Loretto Community / June 24, 2024 /

Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) invites you to join the next “Immigration Spotlight” at 11am ET on Friday, June 28. This month’s gathering will feature Georgia Coats, the Women’s Empowerment Community…

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Loretto’s ‘immigration justice’ work clearly shows these two words go together

By Loretto Community / May 6, 2024 /
Two women stand outside in the night, holding votive candles.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked…

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Do Not Be Afraid: March and Vigil for Human Dignity

By Annie Rosenkranz / March 27, 2024 /
A crowd of mostly high school girls and a few adults take a photo at a protest. There are a couple signs being held by community members.

On March 21, Loretto Community members, Loretto Academy students and staff and the Loretto Justice Fellowship program joined El Paso faith and community leaders in a demonstration for human dignity…

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Immigration Spotlight: Life at the border – Asylum seekers and migrant women at Mexico/US border

By Loretto Community / March 12, 2024 /

Latin America/Caribbean Committee (LACC) of the Loretto Community invite you to an NGO CSW Forum virtual Parallel Event on the occasion of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women When: …

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