Roundtable Blog

  • Immigration Bill Moves to Full SenateThursday May 23rd, 2013By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service 5/22/13 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform expressed optimism and hope for a law to pass this summer after the Senate Judiciary Committee May 21 finished wading through 300 proposed amendments – accepting about a third of them – and passed the massive bill on to the full Senate. Comments ...
  • God’s Politics Blog: Evangelicals #Pray4Reform on ImmigrationThursday May 23rd, 2013On May 2, the Evangelical Immigration Table launched its 92 day Pray4Reform Challenge. They sent a letter to Congress challenging decision makers to pass compassionate and fair immigration reform within 92 days. Throughout the 92 days, evangelical Christians across the country will be showing their support by engaging in thoughtful prayer to support their legislators. ...
  • Shepherd of Orange Blog: My Meeting with Rep. John CampbellThursday May 23rd, 2013Last Thursday, the day after the Feast Day of Saint Joseph the Worker, I had the pleasure of meeting with Representative John Campbell of Irvine. I was joined by Theresa Smith of Catholic Charities, diocesan leaders and other passionate advocates working toward just and compassionate immigration reform.