TOOLKIT
Immigration Resources
The Maryland Catholic Conference pursues public policies that promote trust between the immigrant community and law enforcement, protect victims and witnesses to crimes, and regulate labor contractors to address labor trafficking, among other initiatives.
Use these resources to learn about and support the dignity of immigrants.
(English and Spanish texts)
Catholic Teaching
Explore what the Catholic Church teaches about immigration individually or with your parish group.
Teaching and Prayer Resources
- Migration and Catholic Social Teaching (flyer; includes resource links)
- Catholic Elements of Immigration Reform
- Prayers
- Scriptural Rosary
Advocacy and Support
USCCB
Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
- Know Your Rights When Interacting with Law Enforcement
(in multiple languages at “click to download resource”)
Catholic Charities USA
Maryland bishops
Ministries
Practical support is available from local Catholic Charities.
Archdiocese of Washington
“Dear brothers and sisters, our response to the challenges posed by contemporary migration can be summed up in four verbs: welcome, protect, promote and integrate.”