Bishop Mark Seitz
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South Texas diocese hosts vigil march in solidarity with migrants and refugees
The event fell on the 45th anniversary of the killing of St. Oscar Romero, an El Salvadoran bishop who was... Read more
Border bishops call for immigration reform, reiterate support for migrants
The bishops issued the statement while participating in the biannual Tex-Mex Border Bishops meeting this week in San Antonio. Read more
U.S. bishops: Human trafficking is ‘rejection of the God-given dignity of every human being’
“If we close our eyes and ears, if we become complacent, we will be held to account at the Last... Read more
El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to the moral law’
“We urge President Trump to pivot from these enforcement-only policies to just and merciful solutions,” wrote Bishop Mark Seitz, USCCB... Read more
New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations
“We urge the new administration to rethink this proposed deportation policy and instead return to bipartisan negotiations to repair the... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform with ‘fair and humane treatment’
The Nov. 15 statement was signed by USCCB President Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services,... Read more
Judge throws out Texas lawsuit against nonprofit accused of facilitating illegal immigration
A judge has thrown out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic migrant shelter. Read more
U.S. bishop applauds Biden’s move to allow undocumented spouses pathway to citizenship
To be eligible for this process, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 years or more and be... Read more
U.S. bishops urge passage of anti-human trafficking bill in Congress
The bishops called on lawmakers to support the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023. Read more
U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
In a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on... Read more
Here’s what ‘border bishops’ think about the migrant crisis
While these bishops expressed different views about what exactly should be done, all said that the current U.S. immigration system... Read more
Bishops urge Congress to take new measures to protect migrant children from human trafficking
The U.S. bishops urged Congress to take 10 new measures focused on removing children from dangerous situations and placing them... Read more
Bishops celebrate National Migration Week, highlight overlooked ‘right to remain’
The U.S. Catholic bishops are highlighting the overlooked right to remain in one’s country during its weeklong celebration Sept. 18–24. Read more
U.S. bishops praise new immigrant family reunification program
The new program allows certain migrants with family in the U.S. to pursue a path to legal residency. Read more
What is Title 42, why are the bishops against it, and what will happen next?
Title 42 of a 1944 public health law to curb the inflow of migrants into the U.S. during the height... Read more
U.S. bishops condemn ‘Secure the Border Act of 2023’
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued an open letter to Congress on May 5, strongly condemning the Secure the... Read more
New auxiliary bishop appointed in Diocese of El Paso immigrated to U.S. from Philippines
Bishop-elect Anthony Celino, who currently serves as pastor of St. Raphael Parish in East El Paso and is the diocese’s... Read more
El Paso bishop meets with Biden, warns of ‘suffering’ to result from new immigration policy
Bishop Mark Seitz handed President Joe Biden a a Sacred Heart holy card on which a migrant child on the... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Biden administration to ‘reverse its present course’ on immigration
The bishops declared their opposition to the administration’s new rules and said those who flee violence have a right to... Read more
Biden announces crackdown on illegal immigration ahead of visit to El Paso
“Do not just show up at the border. Stay where you are and apply legally from there,” the president said. Read more
