Cardinal Mahony honored in El Paso for his immigration advocacy

Published: 2007-04-24

EL PASO, Texas (CNS) -- Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles told an audience of 500 people in El Paso that they must take up the fight for a just and comprehensive immigration bill. The cardinal was in town to accept an award for his immigration advocacy during the fourth annual Voice of the Voiceless celebration that included an outdoor Mass and a recognition dinner April 14. "This is the moment of the immigrant and we must seize this moment," he told his listeners at what was billed as a "solidarity meal" of rice and beans in Amistad Hall of Santa Lucia Church. He told those present to do their part whether it was to pray, talk to neighbors, or call their elected congressional leaders to make them understand the importance of the issue. The cardinal's Voice of the Voiceless Award was presented by El Paso's Annunciation House, a haven for refugees and migrants.

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