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Pope Francis adds Comfort of Migrants to Our Lady's Titles
Vatican City, Jun 20, 2020 / 05:04 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis has approved the inclusion of three additional invocations in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Litany of Loreto.
In a June 20 letter to the presidents of bishops’ conferences, Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy and the Discipline of the Sacraments, said the invocations “Mater misericordiae,” “Mater spei,” and “Solacium migrantium” should be inserted in the Marian litany.
“The titles and invocations which Christian piety has reserved for the Virgin Mary over the course of the centuries, as the privileged and sure way to an encounter with Christ, are innumerable,” Sarah wrote.
“Even in this present moment which is marked by feelings of uncertainty and trepidation, devout recourse to her, which is full of affection and trust, is deeply felt by the People of God,” the cardinal continued.
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COVID-19 Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
The Archdiocese of San Francisco's Catholic Charities is the source for dispersal of California's Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de Covid-19), beginning May 18.
As of June 30, 2020, Catholic Charities has completed the intake process for the Disaster Relief for Immigrants (DRAI) project. They will continue to work on application approval and pre-paid card disbursement until all funds have been disbursed. If you submitted an application, they are working to verify submitted documentation and approve the applications as quickly as possible.
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Al 30 de junio de 2020, las Caridades Católicas han completado la fase de admisión de la solicitud del Proyecto de Asistencia para Inmigrantes Afectados por la Pandemia de COVID-19 (DRAI). Continuarán trabajando en la aprobación de la solicitud y el desembolso de la tarjeta prepaga hasta que se hayan desembolsado todos los fondos. Si envió una solicitud, estamos trabajando para verificar la documentación presentada y aprobar las solicitudes lo antes posible.
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Immigration Reform
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Resources
"Strangers No Longer: Together On A Journey of Hope" is the guiding document on immigration reform of the U.S. and Mexican bishops, released in 2003. It states five principles that guide Catholic Church teaching and the U.S. bishops' statements and actions on immigration. More here.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services -- Green Card Eligibility
Fact Sheet: How the U.S. Immigration System Works
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Catholic Charities Center for Immigration & Legal Support Services
“Know Your Rights” | "Conozca sus derechos"
Guía básica para familias
Plan de protección familiar
Lista de recursos legales y abogados y cuidado de menores
Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services: 415-972-1238
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Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the Sept. 29, 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees
"Welcoming and Integrating Immigrants: Everyone Wins,” Archbishop Cordileone to the Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative Conference, Santa Clara, March 13, 2019
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the celebration of the 51st World day of Peace January 1, 2018 English | Spanish
Archbishop Cordileone's statement on the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) September 5, 2017 English | Spanish
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Catholic Charities San Francisco/Marin/San Mateo Refugee & Immigrant ServicesCalifornia Catholic Conference of Bishops (CCC) on ImmigrationUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on ImmigrationJustice for Immigrants USCCB websiteNational Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Position Statement and Frequently Asked Questions on ImmigrationWelcoming the Stranger: Practical Advice for the Undocumented (CCC, Because We Are Catholic)
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