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Our migrant brothers are a reflection of God, in them we can see the suffering face of Christ who asks to be welcomed, served and comforted.
The bishops of Mexico join the efforts that the Pastoral of Human Mobility is making to offer dignified treatment to our nationals who are being expelled by the federal government of the United States. We invite all dioceses and social institutions to be in solidarity at this moment. We offer this map with the places available to support our migrant brothers.
FULL TEXT LETTER from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Mexico
Let us support migrants and deportees
In the midst of a harsh winter, many people and families on the move are experiencing moments of anguish, pain, fear and uncertainty in the face of the provisions of the United States federal government related to migration. We who are part of the Pastoral of Human Mobility reiterate to all of you our solidarity, our prayers and our determination to continue serving you.
While recognizing the many efforts that various dioceses, both in Mexico and the United States - particularly in the border area - as well as other initiatives are doing in their protection and defense, we reaffirm that we will continue to strive so that in our homes, shelters and reception centers they find shelter and food; support in caring for their physical, emotional and spiritual health; help in contacting their families and obtaining the documentation they need; legal advice and support for the procedures they need to carry out. For information about these care centers, please consult https://depmh.org/mapa/.
In order to continue supporting our migrant and deported brothers, we call again on all of society to join in this effort, particularly archdioceses, dioceses, parishes, institutes of consecrated life, seminaries, training houses, Catholic universities and schools, lay groups and communities. Likewise, with the desire to welcome, protect, promote and integrate our migrant and deported brothers, we renew our willingness to join the efforts of federal, state and municipal authorities, as well as religious and civil organizations, convinced that, united, we can offer hope to all, keeping in mind the teaching of Jesus: “Treat others as you would like others to treat you” (Luke 6:31).
+Eugenio A.Lira Rugarcia
Bishop of Matamoros-Reynosa
Responsible for the Episcopal Dimension of Pastoral Care of Human Mobility
+Mons.Héctor Mario Pérez Villarreal
Auxiliary Bishop of Mexico
General Secretary
https://depmh.org/mapa/.
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