What does it mean to build power? Build a civilization of love?  That was the central question at the Catholics in Communion national convening at the end of July. Our Associate Director of Education and Advocacy, Jessica Ornelas, had the privilege of representing Kino alongside over 65 immigrant rights, faith-based organizers focused on the central themes of protecting families and communities from detention and deportation, promoting and protecting civic participation in elections, and …Read More

The start of the summer has come with a lot of action towards solidarity. KBI hosted its 11th generation of leaders who participated in the Kino Teens Leadership Days Program. Students from six different schools across the country gathered in Nogales for a week of formation. The program was designed to bring together students from across the U.S. to develop skills that would help them mobilize their classmates and advance Kino's mission to Defend, Accompany, and Share the ministry of …Read More

On June 2, 2026 Kino received 13 leaders from the Episcipol Region XIII Catholic Hispanic and Latino Ministry. They learned about the services offered at the Kino service center, conversed with Bishop Cerra-Luna (Diocese of Nogales, SON) about their work in the western U.S. states, and enjoyed a delicious community lunch with participants in our Proyecto de Vida program. Participants came from Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, covering nine dioceses and three archdioceses. …Read More

As land-based deportations have been slowed to a trickle, the numbers of people eating meals at our comedor in Nogales, Sonora has also declined. This has led to slower days and longer conversations. While this decline points to something more sinister happening, as the US is deporting people further south into Mexico via plane away from their families, we can look for the silver linings and appreciate our time with those who are here. The nature of KBI means that relationships and conversations …Read More

In a hostile political and social climate, in which our migrant friends confront a host of challenges, it is more important than ever to celebrate and reflect on Jesus' Resurrection. This April, I had the privilege of welcoming Jesuit candidates of the West Province during the Easter Triduum. The candidates had an active role during this time of reflection and celebration, in hopes of aiding their discernment process to determine their call to follow Jesus' life as a Jesuit. During their stay, …Read More