Bishop Mark Seitz
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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
El Paso bishop requires vaccination for Catholic church employees, ministers
Citing the need for the Catholic Church to “lead by example” and to act responsibly to protect others during the... Read more
What the bishop of El Paso told the vice president on immigration
The bishop of El Paso said the Church must work with the administration on issues that overlap, after attending an... Read more
El Paso bishop asks for prayer, smaller Masses as coronavirus cases increase
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has called for prayer and a small capacity of attendees at Mass, as a... Read more
Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration
Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more
