Bringing clarity, context to the U.S. bishops’ stance in immigration debate February 7, 2025By Archbishop Thomas Wenski OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration Most Americans do want a solution to the perceived chaos on our borders. The U.S. bishops following Catholic social teaching do recognize that national sovereignty affords nations’ the right to control their borders. We have never advocated for “open borders” or that “bad actors” should be admitted indiscriminately or that wrong doers of any type be free to roam our streets and endanger our citizens.
Archbishop Wenski: CCHD challenges cannot undermine fundamental mission of program June 12, 2024By Archbishop Thomas Wenski OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Commentary, Social Justice CCHD works “to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families, and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a handout.”
Archbishop Wenski: ‘Change the narrative about migration’ September 22, 2023By Archbishop Thomas Wenski OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration The U.S. can overcome the challenges of migration if we recognize the opportunities the immigrants themselves offer.
