 ...to stand in solidarity with immigrants...--Critical Concerns, 2005 Chapter Acts
The Sisters of
Mercy of the Americas strive to witness to Mercy by reverencing the dignity of
each person, creating a spirit of hospitality and pursuing integrity of word
and deed in our lives. As an Institute, we recognize an urgent duty and
challenge to stand in solidarity with immigrants, refugees and trafficked persons seeking fullness of life.
News
Mercy Participates in White House Meeting on Immigration Reform (August 23, 2009)
Sisters of Mercy Recognized for Immigration Reform Work (July 24, 2009)
Mercy Stands With Immigrants at Historic Meeting With Congressman Gutirrez (April 3, 2009)
Institute Leadership Offers Support to Nebraska Bishops for Immigration Stance (March 31, 2009)
Sister of Mercy Appointed to USCCB Committee on Migration (March 19, 2009)
Sisters of Mercy Join National Faith Leaders Call on Obama to Lead on Immigration Reform (February 11, 2009)
Mercys Lead Legislative Effort to Address Needs of Immigrants Being Detained (January 21, 2009)
Sisters of Mercy Stand in Solidarity With Immigrants Held at Dickerson Detention Facility (November 10, 2008)
Sisters of Mercy
Advocate for Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Aftermath of Iowa Raids
(May
20, 2008)
Sister Kathy Thill Speaks on Impact of Iowa
Immigration Raids (May 20,
2008)
Postville, Iowa, Immigration Raids Tear Apart
Families, Destroy Local Economy (May 20, 2008)
Sisters of Mercy Lobby Against SAVE Act (May 2008)
Ministry Serves Immigrants at Broadview Detention Center (March 10, 2008)
A Reflection on the Ash
Wednesday Vigil at the Elizabeth Detention Center (February 6, 2008)
Sisters
delegation in Beirut during bombing, witness missionary work in northern
Lebanon (January 15, 2008)
Sisters
of Mercy of the Americas support National Migration Week (January 6, 2008)
Mercy
Sister Visits with Iraqi Refugees in the Middle East (January 2008)
Senate Refuses to Consider DREAM Act
(October 24, 2007)
Senate Fails to Vote on Immigration Bill
(June 28, 2007)
Immigration Debate on Hold (June
7, 2007)
Sisters of Mercy Join Immigrant Advocacy
Organizations on Capitol Hill (April 17, 2007)
STRIVE ACT: A Positive Step in Immigration
Legislation (April 3, 2007)
Sisters of Mercy Lobby for Comprehensive
Immigration Reform (March
28, 2007)
Sisters of Mercy Address Immigration Issue at
Downtown Community Forum
(March 9, 2007)
Sisters of Mercy Call
for Broader View of Immigration Issue (May 26, 2006)
Catholic Nuns Take Immigration Concerns to Capitol Hill (May 4, 2006)
STATEMENT: Sisters of
Mercy Advocate for Compassionate U.S. Immigration Policy (May 4, 2006)
Articles
FEATURED
ARTICLE: Five Million and Counting
IMMIGRATION
IMPACT: The Interconnection of our Critical Concerns
What a Wall Can't Stop
A Shameful Tradition: A History of
Nativism in the United States
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