Cardinal asks people not to support immigration-related boycott May 1

Published: 2006-04-17

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Los Angeles Cardinal Roger M. Mahony asked people not to support a boycott of work, school and businesses planned for May 1 to draw attention to immigration issues. Some organizations that are working to bring attention to pending immigration legislation are following up several weeks' worth of massive rallies and marches nationwide with a call for the boycott. Cardinal Mahony recommended instead that people mark May 1, the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker, by devoting time to understanding "the dignity of work, the value of education and the important role immigrants play." In a statement issued April 16, he especially encouraged Catholic parishes, schools and other church entities to take those steps.

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