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DREAM Act Immigration Sabbath August 12th, 2011

Communities of faith around the United States, interested in continuing to build support for undocumented immigrant students, are hosting DREAM Act Sabbath 2011, from September 16 to October 9. DREAM ACT Sabbath was launched by dozen religious leaders and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). The United States Catholic Bishops Conference’s program, Justice for Immigrants, has just announced a PRAY FOR THE DREAM weekend to celebrate DREAM ACT 2011 Sabbath.

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Faith Perspectives: A Conversation on Immigration and Your Congregation July 29th, 2010

On June 24th, Christians for Comprehensive for Immigration Reform (CCIR) hosted a national conference call, “Faithful Perspectives: A conversation on Immigration and Your Congregation.”

Download and listen here: http://faithandimmigration.org/action/available-now-listen-national-faith-call-immigration (Please note that the audio starts at minute 1:10)

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Testifies before Congress on the ethical imperative for reform of the U.S. immigration system

Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Arizona, Vice-president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops testified before Congress – House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law – on the ethical imperative for reform of the U.S. immigration system. View the entire testimony of Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson here: http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2010/10-134.shtml

Ways to Engage your Congregation:

Clergy Resources on Immigration. Discover “5 Ways to Engage your Congregation” on our new page for pastors and church leaders at www.faithandimmigration.org/clergy

New Brochures on Water Use, Food, Safe Cleaning Products, Fair Trade and More! October 7th, 2009

Updated brochures on environmental issues from the Oblate JPIC Office are now available in English and Spanish.

Topics include:

• Earth Friendly Products
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Focus on Food
• Hints for Saving Water in Your Yard
• A Look at Fair Trade

Spanish versions are also now available:

• Productos amigables para el planeta
• Reducir, Reutilizar, Reciclar
• Enfoque En La Comida
• Consejos Para Ahorrar Agua En Su Jardín
• Un vistazo al comercio justo

We are encouraging widespread distribution of these materials. Click on each topic above to download a PDF for printing and distribution.

Oblates requiring printed brochures can request copies from the US Oblate JPIC Office. Please email Mary O’Herron at: moherrron@omiusa.org

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