Migration week to highlight solidarity with immigrants, refugees

Published: 2005-12-27

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- National Migration Week, taking place Jan. 8-14, will focus on solidarity with immigrants and refugees. In announcing the upcoming 25th annual weeklong observation with its theme "Journey to Justice," Bishop Gerald B. Barnes of San Bernardino, Calif., chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration, said all people are called to make a journey "in solidarity with migrants, immigrants, refugees, human trafficking victims and other people on the move seeking justice and peace." He added, "Never has this call to solidarity been needed more than today. Too often those who have come to our land seeking a better life for themselves and their families face discrimination and exploitation." The bishop stressed that National Migration Week provides a good opportunity for parishes and schools to address issues facing immigrants and to find ways to learn more or help others in their community.

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