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U.S. Catholic Church National Migration Week observance

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The U.S. Catholic Church announced its observance of is observing National Migration Week, scheduled for Week from September 21 to 27, 2026. The week concludes with 2026, culminating in the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Leo XIV established the theme “Even ‘Even just one of these little ones” ones’ to highlight emphasize the vulnerability of migrant and refugee children fleeing facing war, poverty, and environmental disasters. The Pope has called for institutional responses that prioritize the rights of minors to life, education, and development, while advocating for family reunification to prevent the trauma of forced separations. During the observance, the Archdiocese in Denver scheduled a multicultural Mass at All Saints Parish, presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez. The event includes a festival showcasing diverse immigrant communities, such as Hispanic, Vietnamese, Hmong, Burmese, Ukrainian, Lebanese, African, and Pakistani groups. In Australia, the observance highlights the connection between the nation’s history and migration, with the Church continuing to advocate for the rights of displaced persons to live in safety and seek opportunities for their families. Previously, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, urged U.S. officials and lawmakers to implement policies that uphold upholding the “God-given ‘God-given human dignity” dignity’ of migrants. He migrants, specifically raised citing concerns regarding over decreased access to legal representation and the impact of prolonged detention stays on migrant populations. detention.

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