‘Les Misérables’ and the moral questions behind migration April 22, 2026By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. “Les Misérables” became one of his most popular works through its musical presentation on Broadway and later as a film. It tells various stories about life with distinct and complicated moral issues that need resolution.
Critical points in immigration history: From restriction to reform and back again December 19, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration It is important to name a problem if you wish to solve it. And the problem we are dealing with is a mythical replacement theory — that the new immigration is a plan to replace the white race in America.
The Cabrini Pledge: An invitation to be keepers of hope November 21, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Commentary, Immigration and Migration The bishops of the Committee on Migration of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have asked our people to pledge to seek the intercession of Mother Cabrini by committing ourselves to prayer and discernment.
How public opinion can influence migration policies August 13, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration These days, public opinion is usually formed by the media in all its forms, and any negative portrayal of migration issues seems to affect public opinion in a special way.
Impact of DOGE cuts on migrants, refugees July 16, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, DOGE cuts, Immigration and Migration As a former director of the U.S. Bishops’ resettlement program from 1985 to 1992, I can state that cuts are endangering the lives and welfare of some migrants and refugees.
Is immigration history in the United States cyclical? May 26, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration, Racial Justice The same racism, which is not as overt as it was in the past, seems to be guiding our current immigration policy.
Addressing unnecessary human suffering: Migration today March 13, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Social Teaching, Commentary, Immigration and Migration What made America great was migration, and without it, we may never achieve greatness again.
Rethinking immigration: An alternative to mass deportation January 22, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration Before we turn to massive deportation programs, which are not only costly but also disruptive to society and especially family unity, perhaps a program to heal the wound of undocumented migration in our country should be attempted.
Post-election migration perspective and implications for policy December 9, 2024By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Commentary, Immigration and Migration If we hope to walk with migrants, we need to understand the present situation. If we wish to assist them, we need to better influence public opinion, especially the opinion of our elected leaders, to enact sensible reforms that reflect our national needs and conscience.
Forming your conscience heading into the 2024 election October 21, 2024By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Commentary Voting after reflecting on a Catholic well-formed conscience will not be an easy matter in this election, but as we vote, we must seek God’s assistance.
Study on Catholic attitudes on immigration shows need for instruction August 21, 2024By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration At least 46 percent of our Catholics need better instruction on what the church teaches so that their opinions on migration will be informed by Catholic social teaching.
Do you commemorate or observe an anniversary? It depends on the event July 12, 2024By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration The anniversary of the 1924 Immigration Act should be commemorated as a blot on our immigration history, not a milestone to be observed.
