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Loretto’s Latin America/Caribbean Committee helps to build relationships with our Hispanic neighbors. As we learn from them and they learn from us, all profit and all recognize that we are all one. Learn more about our mission to reach out beyond boundaries.

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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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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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In Thanksgiving: Loretto offers its deep gratitude to farmworkers

By Loretto Community / November 25, 2024 /
Photo of a mural depicting the Last Supper of Christ with migrants. Jesus sits in the center joined by Latinx people of varying ages.

Psalm 92 tells us, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name most high; to proclaim your love in the morning and your…

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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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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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150+ Organizations Stand in Solidarity with Annunciation House and Denounce Texas’ Attacks on Humanitarian Aid

By Loretto Community / February 27, 2024 /

Published by Refugees International on February 26, 2024 On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Texas Attorney General Paxton launched a politically motivated attack against Annunciation House, a volunteer organization that offers…

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Immigration justice

By Christina Manweller / February 20, 2024 /
A black and white photo of somebody in a hoodie, shorts and sneakers back to the camera, putting their hands on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

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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