Migration

“It is necessary to respond to the globalization of migration with the globalization of charity and cooperation, in such a way as to make the conditions of migrants more humane. At the same time, greater efforts are needed to guarantee the easing of conditions, often brought about by war or famine, which compel whole peoples to leave their native countries.”

﹣Pope Francis, Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, September 3, 2014.

The Catholic Church upholds the right of people to migrate to flee oppression and poverty, calling people of faith to support and assist those who migrate in order to live in dignity and peace and to flourish as humans made in the image of God.

Migrant family at asylum rally in Nogales, Mexico

A migrant family shares their story during a rally for access to asylum at the US-Mexico border in 2021.

Discover a rich collection of resources that address the complex and pressing issue of migration through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. These materials highlight the Church’s commitment to the dignity of every human person, the call to solidarity, and the responsibility to welcome the stranger and protect the vulnerable.

On this page, you’ll find:

  • Prayers and Reflections: Spiritual tools inspired by Scripture and Catholic tradition to guide compassionate responses to the challenges faced by migrants, refugees, and displaced persons.
  • Educational Resources: Lesson plans, discussion guides, and classroom activities designed to explore the moral and ethical dimensions of migration.
  • Multimedia Content: Videos, articles, and infographics that bring the stories of migrants to life and highlight the Church’s teaching on justice, human dignity, and hospitality.
  • Advocacy Tools: Practical resources to support advocacy for humane migration policies and to foster community actions that uphold the rights and dignity of migrants.

These resources provide a comprehensive understanding of migration as a critical issue in today’s world, inviting educators, faith leaders, and advocates to reflect, learn, and act. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, they inspire individuals and communities to stand in solidarity with migrants and work toward a more just and compassionate society.

CST and Immigration

The Church has been vocal about immigration throughout its history. In recent years, the U.S. Bishops have suggested guidelines for just immigration reform that respects the dignity of immigrants....
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Immigration Basics

This fact sheet answers basis questions about immigrants, undocumented immigration, impact on the U.S. economy, and much more. A short prayer is included.

Remember the Immigrant Prayer Service

Prayer Service
This prayer service is for remembering the immigrants, as Scripture encourages us, and is by the National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice.

U.S. Bishops Call for Immigration Policy Reform in the U.S.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops are promoting a call to action on an Immigration Reform Bill. This four-page resource invites you to take action and to learn more about immigrants in the United States by...
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August 9, 2005 - U.S. and Mexican Bishops Meet, Call for Changes in Immigration Policy

Border Children

As border security has increased over the past two years, immigrant parents have increasingly made use of smuggling networks to bring their children across the border to them. Unfortuntely, this...
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Celebrating Immigrants: An Interfaith Service