Justice for Immigrants meeting
The Justice for Immigrants campaign of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will hold a regional meeting in Colorado Springs May 19-20. The meeting brings together people of faith to educate and encourage support and mobilization for comprehensive immigration reform.
AGENDA (tentative)
Tuesday, May 19
Noon Opening Mass
1 p.m.- 3:00 p.m: Lunch Panel
- Catholic Social Teaching and Migration
- Policy and Political Overview of Immigration Reform
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Panel
- Communicating on Immigration Reform
- Educating Catholics
- Organizing in the Community Tentative
Workshops:
- Communication Workshop (including Mock Interviews)
- Immigration Law and Policy 101
- Organizing in the Diocese and Community
6 p.m. Dinner and Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, May 20
9 a.m. to 10:30: Develop State and District Plans
10:45 a.m. -11:15 am. : Report on Strategic Plans
11:15 a.m. - Noon: Discussion on how JFI can support local dioceses/plans