This month, learn more about International Migrants Day, upcoming KBI travels, the bi-national posada in Ambos Nogales, fundraising results, and recent immersions. International Migrants Day: Observed on December 18 each year, International Migrants Day is an occasion to affirm our support of social justice, advocacy of humane immigration policies, and solidarity with migrants and refugees the world over—258 million men, women and children of remarkable resilience and courage. To learn more … [Read more...]
KBI September Announcements
As the fall commences, KBI staff are scheduled for a busy season of speaking engagements and panel discussions, including a presentation to mark the canonization of Archbishop Óscar Romero. Information is also available about two KBI fundraisers—an art auction in Phoenix later this week and the annual Tucson Fiesta in October. And we share a listing for a job opening—the KBI/Florence Project Legal Fellow—as well as details about August immersion experiences. The KBI on the Road: Father Sean … [Read more...]
KBI August announcements
The KBI charts the success of our legal fellow program’s first year, offers an update on our direct aid and temporary shelters for asylum seekers at the port of entry, and shares details about recent immersions. Look for our 2017 annual report, in your postbox or online! KBI/Florence Project Legal Fellow: As we mark the one-year anniversary of our legal fellow program, co-sponsored by the Florence Project, we are pleased to share its impact. Since last August, Rocio Castañeda, our legal … [Read more...]
KBI July Announcements
The KBI’s annual gathering of teen advocates, Kino Teens Leadership Days, drew high school students from across the country, and throughout the summer KBI staff are participating in conferences and meetings around the globe. Also at the border, Jesuits West held their ordination liturgy in solidarity with migrants, and the KBI hosted immersions for three high school groups. Kino Teen Leadership Days: The KBI hosted the Third Annual Kino Teens Leadership Days, a 5-day advocacy-oriented … [Read more...]
KBI June Announcements
This month we share essays on misguided border policies and practices by the KBI’s Father Sean Carroll, S.J. and KBI supporter and immigration lawyer Christina DeConcini. We also include details about May’s immersion experiences. Border Realities: America Magazine published this article focusing on the reality of the migrant experience by KBI Executive Director, Father Sean Carroll, S.J. In it, Father Sean illuminates the critical need for the U.S. to “respond more effectively to the … [Read more...]
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