Immigration Letter from Texas Bishops and
Resources for Immigrants

The Diocese and parishes have recently received questions and comments voicing concerns related to executive orders about immigration enforcement. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops continues to regularly communicate with the Administration regarding immigration and human dignity and will continue to do so as this pastoral need persists. As this is a fluid situation, we will update this information regularly as we learn of new information.

The Church consistently recognizes a country’s right and responsibility to promote public order, safety, and security through well-regulated borders and just regulations on immigration. At the same time, all people have the moral obligation to refrain from denigrating any group of people, to provide humane treatment of the poor or others in need and to deprive no individuals of protection under the law.  We pray that God will console and extend his grace upon all people who suffer regardless of their immigration status.  For we hold to be true that God not only walks with His people, but also within them (Pope Francis).

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center provides resources to bring clarity to complicated immigration issues. Learn more and find these resources at their website: https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources.