Immigration – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

“Our prayer is one of hope that, as a Nation blessed with many gifts, our actions demonstrate a genuine care for our most vulnerable sisters and brothers, including the unborn, the poor, the elderly and infirm, and migrants and refugees. The just Judge expects nothing less.” -Archbishop Broglio, President, USCCB

Statement on Immigration Issues from Archbishop José H. Gomez

Statements and actions from the new administration in Washington have caused fear in our parishes, schools, and communities. That is not good for anybody. I pray that our leaders will proceed with restraint and compassion, with respect for the law, and with respect for the rights and dignity of all concerned. Read the entire statement by Archbishop Gomez on January 22

Archbishop Gomez urges ‘restraint and compassion’ on immigration enforcement

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles prayed that authorities “proceed with restraint and compassion” in enforcing immigration measures as the White House issued a series of directives affecting the country’s immigration system during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first days in office. The archbishop also invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe to “keep us close to her Son in this moment” and to “help us to work together as neighbors, in a spirit of unity, to truly become one nation under God.” Read the full article

Statement from U.S Bishops on Executive Orders Signed by the President

In response to this week’s Executive Orders signed by President Trump, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered the following statement. Read the statement

FAQ for Undocumented Community

The SoCal Immigration Task Force has developed an FAQ to address common questions and concerns from the undocumented community. This resource goes beyond the typical “Know Your Rights” approach by acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding current policy changes. It offers clear, accessible information to help navigate these challenges with confidence. Click here to download the most recent FAQ sheet, you will find the FAQ in the last paragraph on the page.

Resources on Immigration

Local Resources for LA Catholics

– Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Life, Justice and Peace has gathered resources to support our immigrant communities (Click Here to Find Resources)

– lacatholics.org/immigration

Resources to Support our Immigrant Community

– Q&A from Justice for Immigrants: Responding to Immigration Enforcement Efforts (English + Spanish)

– Information on Standby Guardianship for Immigrant Parents (English)Information on Immigration Enforcement and Protected Areas, Formerly Known as Sensitive Locations (English)

Recursos

“Accompaniment and the Catholic Faith” panfleto en inglés que destaca la importancia del acompañamiento en la enseñanza católica sobre migración, muestra formas para acompañar a los migrantes y proporciona un modelo que puede ayudar a reglamentar o formalizar este proceso.Respondiendo a Refugiados y Migrantes: Veinte Puntos a Seguir (USCCB) – PDF

P y R: Respuesta a los esfuerzos de aplicación de la ley de inmigración

CATHOLIC CHARITIES L.A. OFFERS IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS, CONSULTATION CLINICS & CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY

In an ongoing effort to support and stand in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is hosting a series of workshops to share information about the current immigration landscape, how to prepare and offer legal services. The workshops are free and open to those who need support or provide support to the immigrant community. Workshops are listed below, and fliers are attached. Please visit lacatholics.org/immigration for additional resources.

February 2: Immigration Information Session – 1 p.m. at St. Sebastian Church (1425 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025) – for information please call (213) 681-6464

February 22: Citizenship Workshop – 9 a.m. at Azusa City Library (729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa, CA 91702) – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (213) 681-6464

March 1: Immigration Services Workshop – 9 a.m. at 1453 Federal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (213) 251-3575

Monthly: Immigration Services Workshop – workshop at St. Margaret’s Center (10217 S. Inglewood Ave., Inglewood, CA 90304) – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (310) 672-2208

Weekly: Immigration Assistance Workshop – every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Curacao Business Center (1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 501, Los Angeles, CA 90015) – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (213) 251-3476

Twice a Month: Immigration Services Workshop – every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1530 James M Wood Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015 – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (213) 251-3484

Twice a Month: Immigration Consultations – every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 1530 James M Wood Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90015 – APPOINTMENT REQUIRED – please call (213) 251-3484

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles is a multicultural, linguistically diverse organization with staff members who culturally represent the communities they serve. Immigration and Refugee Services staff members are fluent in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Farsi, Spanish and Vietnamese. For more information, please visit https://catholiccharitiesla.org/irr-immigration-and-refugee-services/ or call (213) 251-3575.

May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Jesus and Mother of all the peoples of the Americas, keep us close to her Son in this moment. And may she help us to work together as neighbors, in a spirit of unity, to truly become one nation under God.