Secretariat for Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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08/25/2026
07/24/2026

In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the Committee on Migration, issued the following pastoral reflection:

“As Catholics, we believe that all persons are created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, grieve all situations where human life is brought to an unnatural end. This is a core teaching of our faith and one we can never grow weary of proclaiming as disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

“As the bishops of the United States affirmed last November, ‘We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement.’ Racial profiling in particular not only violates God-given dignity (Open Wide Our Hearts, p. 4) but also inflicts profound harm on individuals, families, and communities by fostering fear, eroding trust, and increasing the risk of unjust and even tragic outcomes. Our pastoral concerns are distinct from what the civil law itself may permit.

“Acts that diminish or disregard the dignity of any person or group of people should never be normalized in our society. The dehumanization of immigrants, regardless of their legal status, is one such example of this; the vilification of law enforcement officers is yet another.
“We continue to affirm the legitimate role of civil authorities to implement the law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights, including the rights to life and due process. The power of the state must always be exercised within the limits of the moral law. To that end, we call for accountability, transparency, and justice, which require that meaningful reforms be made to our immigration system.

“We join in praying for the souls of those killed and for their families, for our nation, and for all those entrusted with the duties of public service. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric, racial prejudice, and violence and for a renewed commitment to recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as a child of God. We plead for the intercession of Mary, Our Mother, who is the model of perfect faith in times of grief, hardship, and uncertainty.”

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07/24/2026

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We are a Houston coalition of spiritual leaders and people of faith united to uphold human dignity and end the dehumanization of immigrants. Offering moral support to community efforts promoting the respect and just treatment of immigrants.

Please join us! Saturday, July 25Houston United in Prayer - Interfaith Procession and Prayer Vigil
07/22/2026

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Houston United in Prayer - Interfaith Procession and Prayer Vigil

07/19/2026
07/15/2026

Having reflected on the death of Mr. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, I ask all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to join me and Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS in prayer for Mr. Salgado Araujo, his family, and all those affected by fear and anxiety. Also, please join us in praying for unity and peace in our community and nation.

As a society, we need to see and treat each other as men and women created in the image and likeness of God, including our immigrant brothers and sisters, our elected officials, as well as our law enforcement officers. Violence and disrespect will only lead to more fear and division.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops have repeatedly called for enforcement efforts that are targeted, proportional, and humane. Furthermore, the bishops have expressed the necessity for meaningful immigration reform as opposed to an “enforcement-only approach.” A reform that brings about justice to all parties requires peaceful dialogue, mutual respect, and a commitment to charity.

Only with Christ’s help and by working together will we have a nation under God with liberty and justice for all!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
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Tras reflexionar sobre la muerte del Sr. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, pido a todos los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston que se unan a mí y al obispo Italo Dell'Oro, CRS en oración por el Sr. Salgado Araujo, su familia y todos los afectados por el miedo y la ansiedad. Asimismo, por favor únanse a nosotros en la oración por la unidad y la paz en nuestra comunidad y nación.

Como sociedad, debemos vernos y tratarnos unos a otros como hombres y mujeres creados a imagen y semejanza de Dios, incluyendo a nuestros hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes, nuestros funcionarios electos y también a nuestros agentes de la ley. La violencia y la falta de respeto solo conducirán a más miedo y división.

Los Obispos Católicos estadounidenses han pedido repetidamente esfuerzos de aplicación que sean dirigidos, proporcionales y humanos. Además, los obispos han expresado la necesidad de una reforma migratoria significativa en lugar de un "enfoque solo de aplicación." Una reforma que aporte justicia a todas las partes requiere un diálogo pacífico, respeto mutuo y un compromiso con la caridad.

¡Solo con la ayuda de Cristo y trabajando juntos tendremos una nación bajo Dios, con libertad y justicia para todos!

Sinceramente tuyo en Cristo,

El Reverendísimo Joe S. Vásquez
Arzobispo de Galveston-Houston
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Sau khi suy tư về sự qua đời của ông Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, tôi kêu gọi toàn thể tín hữu trong Tổng Giáo Phận Galveston-Houston hãy cùng tôi và Đức Giám mục Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, hiệp ý cầu nguyện cho ông Salgado Araujo, gia đình ông, tất cả những ai đang bị ảnh hưởng bởi nỗi sợ hãi và lo âu. Đồng thời, xin hãy cùng chúng tôi cầu nguyện cho sự hiệp nhất và hòa bình trong cộng đồng và quốc gia của chúng ta.

Là một xã hội, chúng ta cần nhìn nhận và đối xử với nhau như những con người được tạo dựng theo hình ảnh và giống như Thiên Chúa, bao gồm cả anh chị em nhập cư, các quan chức dân cử cũng như các nhân viên thực thi pháp luật. Bạo lực và sự thiếu tôn trọng sẽ chỉ dẫn đến thêm nhiều nỗi sợ hãi và chia rẽ.

Các Giám mục thuộc Hội đồng Giám mục Hoa Kỳ đã nhiều lần kêu gọi các nỗ lực thực thi pháp luật phải có trọng tâm, tương xứng và nhân đạo. Hơn nữa, các Giám mục cũng bày tỏ sự cần thiết phải có một cuộc cải cách di trú thực chất, thay vì chỉ áp dụng "phương pháp thuần túy thực thi pháp luật". Một cuộc cải cách mang lại công lý cho tất cả các bên đòi hỏi phải có sự đối thoại hòa bình, tôn trọng lẫn nhau và cam kết thực thi đức bác ái.

Chỉ với sự trợ giúp của Chúa Kitô và khi cùng nhau hợp tác, chúng ta mới có thể xây dựng một quốc gia dưới sự che chở của Thiên Chúa, nơi có tự do và công lý cho tất cả mọi người!

Hiệp thông trong Đức Kitô,

Tổng Giám mục Joe S. Váquez
Tổng Giáo phận Galveston-Houston

07/13/2026

CLINIC is committed to advocacy for justice according to Catholic social teaching, including for policy which reflects our values of human dignity, family unity, safe communities, and due process of law.

07/13/2026

Pope Leo invites us all to find common ground with one another and reach out to our neighbors in need. How can you take action to make your community a more just and welcoming place?

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