The KBI hosted the Third Annual Walking in Mercy Youth Summit and several immersions; Father Pete Neeley spoke about the border and the KBI’s mission in Akron, Ohio; and there are fundraising efforts, from the large-scale to the personal, around the corner—the Eighth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner on March 3 in Phoenix, Arizona and the efforts of a KBI immersion alum who is running the L.A. Marathon to raise money for the KBI. Heartfelt thanks to all! Annual Phoenix Dinner: The Eighth …Read More
The Kino Border Initiative: 2017 in Review
At the start of a new year, we share with you important events of 2017 and the KBI’s accomplishments along the way. January The KBI along with more than 20 other advocacy and human rights organizations drafted a letter to Mexican authorities defending the rights of asylum seekers at the U.S.–Mexico border. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) observed National Migration Week, January 8–14, focusing on the theme, “Creating a Culture of Encounter.” February The KBI …Read More
KBI January Announcements
This month marks the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, and we share Pope Francis’s annual message for this occasion. We also look ahead to the KBI’s Third Annual Walking in Mercy Youth Summit and the Eighth Annual Phoenix Dinner, and offer details about our December immersions. Finally, we are pleased to announce that your generous donations during 2017 surpassed $1,000,000, exceeding our fundraising goals by 12%! World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Pope Francis’s annual message for …Read More
KBI December Announcements
This month, we share information about National Migration Week in January, our recent bi-national posada, a KBI job opening, and the past month’s immersion experiences. National Migration Week: Mark your calendars for National Migration Week, January 7–13, a time to focus attention on the contributions of migrants and refugees in our communities and the importance of service and accompaniment. Sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the week’s theme, drawn from Pope Francis’ …Read More
KBI November Announcements
We are pleased to share news about an award granted to the KBI by the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); the results of the annual Tucson fundraiser; our participation in the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice; recent immersions; and a just-released documentary about the worldwide immigration crisis. Award from the Washington Office on Latin America: On Tuesday, October 24, at the Mayflower Renaissance in Washington, D.C., the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) presented …Read More
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