Saturday, September 30
9:30am Mass with Bishop Elizondo
Summit: 10:30am – 2pm
Seattle University, Le Roux Conference Room (Student Center)
On the recent anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa, Pope Francis urged us to reflect on the question “Where is Your Brother?” and to see everyone who knocks on our door as “worthy of love, acceptance, and every care.” Considering the enduring plight of migrants, Pope Francis called for renewed solidarity. We, fellow Catholics, listened, learned, and celebrated ways to be a place of refuge for our brothers and sisters fleeing war, persecution, climate change, and violence.
“Companions on the Journey: Sharing Stories and Discerning Next Steps” took place following National Migration Week/World Day of Migrants and Refugees (September 18-24) and included Mass with Bishop Elizondo, sharing of stories from impacted communities, lunch and learning table discussions, and discerning next steps in the struggle for justice for immigrants.
Sponsored by: Archdiocese of Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Ministry, Catholic Community Services and Catholic Immigration Legal Services, Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center, Seattle University's Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture and Washington State Catholic Conference.
