For the first time in 17 years, the Caravana de Madres de Migrantes Desaparecidos (Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants) transcended borders and arrived in the United States to uplift their plight by sharing personal stories and advocating for changes in the US foreign policies which contribute to the root causes driving forced migration. This historic journey was co-sponsored…
US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking June Calendar…
The Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province has signed a Statement by Catholic Leaders demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately release all children and their associated family members detained at three detention centers named in a recent federal court ruling. In the face of a global pandemic, any delay can…
During the last weeks we all have been invited to mourn and pray for the over 100,000 people in the United States and over 7,000 in Canada, who have died as a result of Covid-19. We have seen the unequal suffering of those impacted by the pandemic, particularly our black and brown brothers and sisters, the elders of all communities, the First Nations people, prisoners, the homeless, the unemployed, refugees, and those who have found themselves on the front lines of service.
The Society of the Sacred Heart in United States and Canada upholds human dignity, especially the most vulnerable, through a focus on several significant issues: racism, immigration, human trafficking, and environmental sustainability. Covid-19 has implications for each of these priorities.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are thriving in the United States. They contribute to our society by working to support their families, by taking advantage of educational opportunities and by serving in the military. Approximately 62,000 health care workers in the United States, on the front lines of a global pandemic, are DACA-eligible….
Fair Trade Federation is the trade association for businesses in the US that have pledged a transparent supply chain free from human trafficking. The website has a searchable database of companies as well as resources on fair trade. Downloadable PDF of resources for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Talitha Kum is the global organization representing Catholics in consecrated life united in ending human trafficking. They offer a useful 118-page training manual to prevent trafficking and assist its victims.
Justice for Immigrants maintains resources in English, Spanish, and several other languages, to assist migrants in the United States. They also provide some bishops’ statements, educational webinars, and opportunities for Catholics to take action.
Bilingual resources for parishes and schools to assist with prayer, reflection, and educational activities.
(CMS) is a think tank and an educational institute devoted to the study of international migration, to the promotion of understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and to public policies that safeguard the dignity and rights of migrants, refugees and newcomers. CMS was established in 1964 and formally incorporated in 1969 by the Congregation of…
This website contains prayer and educational resources, curricula and course modules, and opportunities to take action. It also provides a few examples of places to buy slave-free goods.
JRS maintains a searchable database of resources for prayer, education, and action.