Nebraska's Catholic Bishops Issue Letter to Migrants Expressing Compassion, Solidarity, and Support

Lincoln, Nebraska - On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catholic bishops of Nebraska shared a letter (in English and in Spanish) with migrants across the state, expressing the bishops' compassion, solidarity, and support for immigrants in Nebraska, including those concerned about the possibility of mass deportations. 

"As pastors we know that Jesus wants to draw close to you during this challenging and perhaps fearful time," the bishops stated. "We are with you, too, to support and accompany you in the name of Jesus."

The bishops further communicated their continued support as advocates, as well as calling all Nebraskans to meet the needs of our "migrant brothers and sisters."

"[W]e want you to know that we will advocate in Nebraska and in Washington for the respect for human dignity and for family relationships, as well for the special care owed to children that should characterize a just and lawful community," said the bishops. "We invite our neighbors to join in advocating for respectful treatment of all within the law."

Alongside the letter, the Nebraska Catholic Conference issued a frequently asked questions document (in English and in Spanish) to address common questions and misconceptions about the Catholic Church's social teaching on border security, the treatment of undocumented immigrants, welcoming refugees and asylum seekers, providing charitable services to immigrants, and comprehensive immigration reform.

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The Nebraska Catholic Conference (NCC) is a statewide association operated jointly by the Archdiocese of Omaha, Diocese of Grand Island, and Diocese of Lincoln. Located in Lincoln, the NCC represents the public policy interests of Nebraska's three Roman Catholic bishops before the Nebraska legislature, the Nebraska delegation in Congress, and state agencies.  The public policy issues addressed by the NCC include institutional concerns of the Catholic Church as well as issues related to Catholic moral and social teaching, human dignity, and the common good.

ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA * DIOCESE OF LINCOLN * DIOCESE OF GRAND ISLAND