Tenth Annual Catholic Immigration Summit
All are welcome to join us for the Tenth Annual Catholic Immigration Summit on October 3 at Seattle University. The summit is co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Center for Migration Studies, Hope Border Institute and Seattle University Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture.
This day-long gathering will focus on key issues related to the pastoral care of immigrant communities. Discussion topics include:
- The Catholic Church’s teachings on immigration, enforcement, and the dignity of the human person
- “Know your rights” guidance
- Strategies for accompanying and supporting immigrant families
- Thoughtful approaches to public events and public witness
- Effective communications strategies
- The celebration of Mass
Summit highlights include:
- Amee Khuu, CEO of Tacoma Community House returns as this year’s emcee
- Opening prayer and initial remarks from Bishop Joseph Tyson of Yakima
- Catholic social teaching and migration led by Dylan Corbett, Executive Director, Hope Border Institute
- Navigating immigration enforcement realities led by Mary Rose Piciucco, Catholic Community Services
- Mass at the Chapel of St. Ignatius with Bishop Eusebio Elizondo of Seattle
- Developing a Catholic response to mass deportations with Todd Scribner, USCCB Secretariat of Migration, and Astrid Liden, Communications Officer, Hope Border Institute
- And more, including time for networking and community building
New this year is a strategic collaboration with the Catholic Immigrant Prophetic Action Project. Catholic IMMpact is a partnership between the Center for Migration Studies of New York and the Hope Border Institute in El Paso, TX to assist the Catholic Church in the United States in organizing a robust response with and for migrants and refugees in the country who are living in fear of immediate deportation. Through organizing, communications, research and rapid response, Catholic IMMpact supports (arch)dioceses in their mission to preach the Gospel and walk with immigrants.
Registration is required for the summit.
Cost: Free
During registration you may choose to help offset the cost of your attendance by making a donation (estimated cost to attend: $15 parking; $15 lunch; $10 refreshments).
Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Center for Migration Studies, Hope Border Institute, and Seattle University Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture.