Sunshine and warmth marked the Sixth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner, a yearly event that recognizes the important mission of the KBI and helps to fund it. Both the weather and spirits were radiant on Saturday, February 20, as dinner guests arrived at the courtyard of St. Francis Xavier School in Phoenix for the KBI’s Sixth Annual Dinner. The yearly event is a cornerstone of the KBI’s fundraising efforts, and provides an occasion for supporters to come together to acknowledge the …Read More

Walking in Mercy Youth Summit  In response to Pope Francis’s Jubilee Year of Mercy, the KBI and the Kino Teens brought together students from four southern Arizona high schools for a Walking in Mercy Youth Summit. On that Saturday afternoon in early February, Bishop Gerald Kicanas greeted the 25 participants and introduced the summit’s focus—journeying with migrants—followed by opening prayers led by the students. For the rest of the afternoon, the students (all of whom have visited the …Read More

In addition to the coverage of Pope Francis’s widely heralded trip to Mexico listed in our earlier article, here is the latest news about border issues, immigration policy, and immigrant rights from various sources. From The New York Times Magazine (3/3/16, in English and Spanish), a detailed description of the tragic 2012 murder of 16-year-old José Antonio Elena Rodríguez by a U.S. Border Patrol agent from across the border fence, its implications and its aftermath, including statements …Read More

Long-time board member Lucy Howell took on board chair duties in January, and reflects on the unique role of the KBI at the U.S.–Mexico border. The Kino Border Initiative is a very special place operating in the midst of the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S.–Mexico border.  The faith and gratitude of the thousands of migrants passing through the KBI, many of whom have endured indescribable hardships, remain a constant inspiration to staff, volunteers, donors and board members. Human …Read More