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EPISO/Border Interfaith Stands with Annunciation House
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
February 22, 2024
Leaders of EPISO and Border Interfaith join with a large and united group of...
Valley Interfaith: We Decry Gov. Abbott’s Signing of New Anti-Immigrant State Laws
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
December 21, 2023
[Photo Credit: Steve Taylor, Rio Grande Guardian]
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"Our immigration system is outdated, and Congress has been unable to update it in decades. As a...
With Support of Bishop, PCI Launches Parish IDs in Tucson, AZ
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
November 18, 2023
In a major step towards establishing trust between local law enforcement and immigrants, and with the support of Bishop Weisenberger and local...
CCHD Recognizes Ivonn Rivera of Silicon Valley SC with Cardinal Bernardin Leadership Award
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
November 14, 2023
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The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has named Ms....
Pope Meets West/Southwest IAF Leaders Building 'Culture of Solidarity'
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
September 15, 2023
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When Pope Francis told a group of U.S. community organizers that their work was "atomic," Jorge Montiel said, "I thought,...
'Recognizing the Stranger' Expands Into Brazoria Co., TX
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
July 04, 2023
During 4th of July weekend, over 30 parish leaders from five Catholic congregations gathered for Recognizing the Stranger training at St. John...
Archbishop Paul Coakley Reflects on 'Recognizing the Stranger' with VOICE-OKC
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
June 20, 2023
100 parish ministers from 6 parishes gathered from across Oklahoma City for a Recognizing the Stranger training led by VOICE-OKC. Together, leaders...
One LA Connects 'Recognizing the Stranger' to USCCB Eucharistic Revival
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
June 15, 2023
In June, 113 parish leaders from 12 South LA, San Gabriel Valley, Mid-City, and Downtown Los Angeles congregations gathered for 'Recognizing...
COPS/Metro, San Antonio Bishops Build on Momentum from RTS Convocation
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
April 14, 2023
On Saturday April 15th, over 200 people from 41 institutions and 6 deaneries participated in 'Recognizing the Stranger' parish leadership training...
TMO, Galveston-Houston Bishops Prepare 80 Parish Leaders for Public Life
Posted by West/Southwest IAF
March 31, 2023
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About 80 people representing multiple local Catholic churches and other denominations met at All Saints Catholic Church in the...