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Archdiocese of San Francisco

Immigration

Letter from Archbishop Cordileone on immigration

While the politics and policies that govern immigration law and enforcement can be complex, I would like to reinforce with you some guiding principles that were shared in a joint pastoral letter written more than 22 years ago by the bishops of the United States and Mexico.

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Strangers No Longer

As communities committed to providing sanctuary to migrants, San Francisco and California are duty-bound to welcome immigrants and find opportunities for them to thrive here, no matter how they arrive at our doorstep. Let us not forget that Christian charity makes no distinctions regarding legal status when it comes to providing humanitarian aid to those in need.

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Ya no somos extranjeros

Como comunidades comprometidas a proporcionar santuario a los inmigrantes, San Francisco y California tienen el deber de acoger a los inmigrantes y encontrar oportunidades para que prosperen aquí, independientemente de cómo lleguen a nuestra puerta.

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American Profiles: Immigrant journeys

Catholic immigrants from around the world call the Archdiocese of San Francisco home. Many have raised a generation of Catholics, and their children and grandchildren are raising future generations of Catholics.

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