Church 'compelled' to aid migrants on U.S. borders - USA - Brief Article
TUCSON, Ariz. -- The bishop of Tucson is asking Catholics in his diocese to donate cash and first-aid items to assist Latin American migrants attempting cross the U.S.-Mexican border. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas said that recent deaths of migrants trying to cross the Arizona desert compelled the church to offer its assistance.

"I ask parishes to join me in supporting our sister archdiocese of Hermosillo, Mexico, as they provide humanitarian assistance to migrants at risk," the bishop said in a letter read in parishes during Masses July 12 and 13 and July 19 and 20. The Tucson diocese recently formed a border ministry team.

According to news reports, more than one illegal immigrant a day has died along the Arizona border since the beginning of July.

Officials from the Tucson and Phoenix dioceses and the Hermosillo archdiocese met last November to discuss border policies and ways of preventing deaths and other problems. The meeting resulted in a pledge of solidarity and mutual support, Kicanas said.
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