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Thu, Sep 17
|Villanova University
[Villanova University, PA] Witness to Hope: Pastoral Care of Immigrant Communities
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Sep 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
About the event
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at Villanova University, and Catholic IMMpact invite you to "Witness to Hope: The Pastoral Care of Immigrant Communities," a two-day convening from September 17-18, 2026 at Villanova University in Villanova, PA.
The gathering will include the Catholic Church’s teachings on immigration, enforcement, and the dignity of the human person; “know your rights” guidance; the status of sensitive locations such as parishes, schools, and hospitals; strategies for accompanying and supporting immigrant families; thoughtful approaches to public events and public witness; and effective communications strategies.
The $80 registration fee includes dinner, breakfast, and box lunch. Scholarships and information on accommodations are available. For more information, please contact cms@cmsny.org.
Sponsored by: Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration at Villanova University, the Center for Migration Studies of New York, and the Hope Border Institute
Co-sponsored by: Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Health Association, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc, Jesuit Refugee Service-USA, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.