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11-18-2005, 09:02 PM #1
Clergy against police going after migrants
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Clergy against police going after migrants
Louie Gilot
El Paso Times
El Paso religious leaders are protesting a proposal by U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, to allow police to go after undocumented immigrants.
The El Paso Interreligious Sponsoring Organization, or EPISO, sent a letter to Hutchison this week, signed by Catholic Bishop Armando X. Ochoa, the Rev. LoraKim Joyner of the Unitarian Universalist Community, the Rev. James Hall of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and the Rev. John Stowe of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.
Stowe said "it doesn't happen that frequently" to have the bishop sign such a letter.
The letter reiterates the objections made earlier this month by El Paso Police Chief Richard Wiles that blurring the lines between law enforcement and immigration enforcement would be a burden on the understaffed department and would discourage some crime victims from asking for help.
EPISO put the argument in the context of a theoretical epidemic.
"Do we want an undocumented immigrant with a communicable disease to be afraid to step forward or call 911?" the letter states.
Chris Paulitz, a spokesman for Hutchison, said the criticisms are unfair because the bill is not mandatory.
"This is simply an option for communities around the country. If that's what (Wiles) feels, he wouldn't have to do anything different," Paulitz said.
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11-18-2005, 09:19 PM #2
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no offense , but the catholic church is needing some new members after all the Priest scandals-
as far at diseases go-well if they stayed in mexico -they wouldnt be here to spread them- american citizens go without medical care and if they do go to a hospital can lose their homes- in the meantime- the mexicans get free medical care at the hospitals and come here to have their babies so they have us citizenship. for downtrodden peasants they are some the smartest scammers I have ever seen-
work the system
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11-18-2005, 09:39 PM #3
The amount of money priests make in the States is many times what they do in India and China. If the priests that are now in favor of unauthorized immigration
were being replaced on a daily basis by unauthorized immigrants they would be up in arms. The stance of these ministers is neither ethical or moral.I support enforcement and see its lack as bad for the 3rd World as well. Remittances are now mostly spent on consumption not production assets. Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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11-19-2005, 10:50 AM #4
http://www.elpasodiocese.org/ Catholic Bishop Armando X. Ochoa
Under employment,>>> NOTE #6 & #8
Position:
Caseworker I
Schedule:
Schedule of hours, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Prior Management approval on overtime is required.
Job Summary:
Responsible for aiding and supporting the delivery of services by providing a variety of routine clerical services.
Supervisor:
Executive Director (Reports to Administrative Assistant)
Qualifications:
The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:
1. Maintains filing of correspondence in case files;
2. Prepares case closure reports regarding closed files;
3. Retrieves files from archives as requested by accredited representatives, caseworkers and /or legal assistants;
4. Makes copies as requested by accredited representatives, caseworkers and /or legal assistants;
5. When necessary, completes client intakes as requested by accredited representatives, caseworkers and /or legal assistants;
6. Participate in staff retreats, training, workshops and seminars regarding immigration law and related services;
7. Provide clerical support to USCCB/ICMC Children’s Services Specialist
8. Maintain 24 hours of annual continuing legal education in immigration law; and
9. Other duties as directed by Executive Director or Administrative Assistant
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11-19-2005, 11:00 AM #5
A Letter to Migrants
January 2003
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
In a spirit of fraternal care and solidarity, we, the bishops of Mexico and the United States, have issued a Pastoral Letter addressing our concern for those who have to leave their homes and migrate to another country to provide the necessities of life for themselves and their families. Our pastoral solicitude reaches out to all who are pilgrims in this world, since we all journey together to the Kingdom that awaits us. As Christians we must support each other in the challenges and daily difficulties we encounter in this life.
The difficulties you encounter as migrants are many. If you migrate to become a permanent resident in another country, the culture and language adjustment will be challenging. If you migrate on a temporary basis for work, with or without immigration documents, your work will be difficult and your very lives and safety may sometimes face danger. We cannot help but recognize your plight at these times; and so, as teachers of the faith and promoters of justice in the world, we speak directly to you. The burden is heavy on your backs. We want to lighten the burden. We have challenged both of our nations to recognize your inherent human rights and dignity and to acknowledge the tremendous contributions you make to the economic, cultural, and spiritual advancement of both nations. We have also challenged our governments to pursue more just and fair treatment of all migrants.
We hope that our words, our challenges and warnings can be turned into effective change in existing laws and immigration systems in ways that protect your rights and dignity as God’s children. We pledge to do all that is in our power to provide responsive pastoral care so that, although you may be in a foreign land, you will always find a home in every Catholic Church and that you will be welcomed fully into the spiritual life of the Church no matter where you are.
We invoke the protection of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Church in America, which includes many nations, many people, but remains one in faith, hope and love. May you and your families always experience Our Lady’s maternal presence and love during your journey.
With prayers for a safe journey and spiritual fulfillment, we are
Yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Thomas Wenski
Auxiliary Bishop of Miami
Chairman, Committee on Migration
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Most Reverend Renato Ascencio León
Obispo de Ciudad Juarez y Presidente
Comisión Episcopal para la Pastoral de la
Movilidad Humana
Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano
If you migrate on a temporary basis for work, with or without immigration documents,
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