Catholics protest at US Congress defending immigrant dignity
Over 100 Catholics march to the Capitol in Washington to demand protection for immigrants and denounce the legal insecurity faced by families in the US.
TL;DR
- More than 100 Catholics participated in a procession to the US Congress in Washington.
- The event, organized by the Dorothea Project, aimed to advocate for the dignity and protection of immigrants.
- Participants attended a mass, prayed the rosary, and met with congressional staff.
- The group stressed that human dignity should be prioritized over bureaucratic status.
- Auxiliary Bishop Gary Studniewski celebrated the mass, drawing parallels between immigrants' suffering and Christ's suffering.
- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) also participated, highlighting the fear of deportation faced by immigrants.
- Organizers noted that immigration rules can change, leading to unexpected deportations for individuals who have established lives in the US.
- The Dorothea Project honors Dorothy Day and Sister Thea Bowman, advocating for social justice.
- The activists believe that welcoming the stranger is a direct biblical commandment and that faith can be translated into political and social action.