Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is the retired bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, New York. He writes the column "Walking With Migrants" for The Tablet and OSV News.
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), affiliated with Georgetown University, last month published a study on Catholic attitudes toward immigration, migrants, and refugees. It is a significant study, not just about attitudes on migrant issues but also about Catholic
Public opinion on immigration has never been more negative. The latest Gallup Poll as of Feb. 24 shows that only 28% of the population is satisfied with the current immigration situation, making 72% dissatisfied. For comparison's sake, it is the same percentage
What will America become? The migration issue we confront today will greatly determine our future self-awareness and identity as a nation. It cannot be denied that we are a nation of immigrants. The current negative national narrative on migration has been influenced
On March 8 of this year, a film titled "Cabrini" was released; that day is also International Women's Day. The film is the story of an extraordinary woman, an immigrant to the United States, an advocate for the poor and a saint.
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The border crisis, as some would call it, has its origin in the corruption, poverty and violence in sending countries. The border has been overwhelmed by an influx of asylum-seekers and inadequate resources to handle the volume of asylum requests. The busing
Some vocal public officials and private organizations have joined with some media outlets in making false or misleading claims regarding the church's work with migrants and refugees. Initially, they were aimed at Catholic Charities, especially those local organizations working with migrants at