We wish to extend our welcome to people from many countries seeking safe haven in the United States, including those already living and working here whose legal status causes them to fear for their safety and for the safety of their family.
We affirm the right of every person to earn a livelihood, to family unity and to physical and emotional safety. Informed by these beliefs, we determine that current U.S. immigration law disregards these rights for millions, many of whom are U.S. citizens, resulting in serious workplace abuse of undocumented immigrants, harmful family separation and widespread fear within the immigrant community.
USCCB Statement on Immigration
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, the bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States.
The statement warrants our attention and promotion. After drawing attention to the current situation in our country, the bishops said: Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. We bishops advocate for a meaningful reform of our nation’s immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together. Click below for full message:
https://www.usccb.org/resources/special-pastoral-message-immigration-november-12-2025
Video of Bishops Voicing the Statement on Immigration
Please share the U.S. Bishop’s Statement on Immigration as widely as you can.