Be our spokespersons, stand in solidarity with us, fight with us. We are in this together and we await your help so that they help us and open the borders as quickly as possible. The persecution of Esmerelda’s family traces back 13 years, when her father-in-law was attacked by a group of men from the community of their small town on the border of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Their family has lived a life of caution ever since, watching Guerrero succumb to delinquency and danger, permitted by a … [Read more...]
Media Report September-October
September 15th In 2021, the Mexican government will cut two-thirds of the programs that were directed to aiding migrants. José Luis Gutiérrez, Secretary of the Migrant Affairs of Michoacán commented: “We are observing cuts in fundamental areas, such as consular assistance, in times in which there is a deep-rooted hate speech towards Mexicans in the United States.” This affects migrants in Mexico, but has consequences in Central America as well. These actions send a message to the US that … [Read more...]
September Announcements
World Day of Migrants and Refugees On Sunday, September 27, we celebrated the 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) that Pope Francis dedicated to internally displaced persons, titled “Like Jesus Christ, Forced to Flee.” He reminds us that displaced people offer us the opportunity to meet the Lord in those who flee threats and dangers. These crises, the displacement it causes, and the refugees it brings to our doorstep or a border far away, are “unseen tragedies” exacerbated by the … [Read more...]
Call to Action: Vote
Voting is an Act of Love With election season upon us, our Call to Action is simple: Vote. We invite you to analyze the intersection of faith and political engagement by delving into important topics, exploring resources, and evening playing games prepared by the Voting is an Act of Love Campaign. “A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern." --Pope Francis … [Read more...]
Fr. Sean Carroll, SJ, Announces Plans to Step Down in March of 2021
Kino Border Initiative (KBI) Board Begins Search for Next Executive Director Leer en español Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico – September 15, 2020 -- Fr. Sean Carroll, SJ, longtime Executive Director of the Kino Border Initiative (KBI), a binational ministry that provides humanitarian assistance to migrants at the border in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, will step down in March of 2021, it was announced today. Named in honor of Eusebio Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary who … [Read more...]
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