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Immigration Dominican congregations take stance on immigration reform
The Dominican congregations of Amityville, Blauvelt, Hope, Sparkill (New York) and Caldwell (New Jersey) believe that our present immigration law is badly broken and in need of reform: It ignores the human situation of separated families and the oppressive living conditions that force people to migrate.
We support a compassionate and comprehensive immigration law that:
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Provides the processes for undocumented persons to achieve permanent residency and citizenship without leaving the
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Creates legal avenues for migration
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Assures family unity for immigrant families
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Provides guaranteed human rights and labor protections for undocumented workers—and all workers
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Addresses the root-causes of migration by protecting the human rights of workers internationally.
Members of these congregations have a long history of working with and advocating for immigrants and commit themselves to the following actions:
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Publish our corporate stance in the media
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Educate ourselves by staying informed of developments in immigration legislation
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Continue to advocate and educate for immigration reform in our ministries, parishes and with other concerned groups, and
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Contact local and federal legislators to support the issue of a just reform of immigration laws.
The resources used to prepare membership for this corporate stance are available upon request.
Here are helpful websites:
On Sunday, June 26, the Sisters of St. Dominic celebrated the transfer of leadership during a Eucharistic liturgy. The liturgy began with a procession of ministries, during which sisters, associates and lay people who work with the sisters carried in signs representing the many diverse places in which they serve. The gospel choir from St. Augustine Parish in the Bronx provided rousing music for the Liturgy.
The newly installed leadership team is composed of the president, Sister Catherine Howard, and three councilors: Sisters Michaela Connolly, Ann Daniel Young, and Joan Agro. Together, these sisters will share the administrative, pastoral and planning responsibilities for the life and mission of the congregation for the next six years.
