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About Catholic IMMpact
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Catholic IMMpact is a collaborative initiative between the Center for Migration Studies of New York (CMS) and the Hope Border Institute (HOPE), two Catholic organizations committed to advancing the dignity of migrants and supporting the Church’s mission of accompaniment.
Our mission is to strengthen the Church’s pastoral response to migrants and refugees in the United States, particularly those facing fear of deportation or detention.
PAStorAL ORGANIZING
Through dedicated Community Engagement Specialists, we assist (arch)dioceses and religious communities in organizing public accompaniment and witness, as well as parish trainings to enable them to effectively show solidarity with immigrants and refugees. We also provide resources and tools to advocate with and for immigrants and refugees.
Communications support
Through our committed Communications Professionals, we support (arch)dioceses and religious communities in public messaging on immigrants and refugees, including with press events, statements, pastoral messages, talking points, and other materials.
research
Through our highly experienced Research Team, we assist (arch)dioceses and religious communities with research on the profiles of immigrants and refugees in their location, as well as the fiscal and social costs of a mass deportation campaign.
