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Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – US Province Statement on Immigration August 18th, 2025
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Below you find the statement from the Conference of Major Superiors of Men regarding Immigration issues in the USA today. The closing statement encourages us to address these issues in a way that reflects our Oblate charism. I encourage you as Oblates, who represent the poor and marginalized, to send this out to all State, Local, and United States House and Senate Representatives in your respective states.
We currently serve the population of the following states:
» New York (Buffalo and NYC),
» Massachusetts (Lowell, Georgetown, North Andover, and Tewksbury),
» Illinois (Belleville, Godfrey, Fairmont City, Caseyville),
» Minnesota (Buffalo, St. Paul/Minneapolis, White Earth, Waubun, Ogema, Ponsford, Big Elbow Lake, Naytahwaush),
» Louisiana (New Orleans),
» Texas (Eagle Pass, Roma, Mission, Brownsville, Sarita, Riviera, Ricardo, Houston, San Antonio, College Station),
» California (Chula Vista, Oakland),
» Washington DC, and
» Alaska (Juneau).
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The statement from CMSM is fully supported by the administration of the US Province. I recognize that there are more issues the poor are facing such as healthcare, education and food support. The statement below is a good start, and it directly affects many of our parishioners and their families as well as other communities in which we minister. Our voices as Oblates make a difference and unites us to those who suffer the injustices of our world today. Through our actions and presence we can accompany those who are most in need. I encourage you to post this in your respective place of ministry if you are so inclined.
“Leave nothing undared”
Peace,
Fr. Raymond Cook, OMI, Provincial
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – US Province
