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Migration Viewed by Religious Preference

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
June 3, 2026
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I recently did a simple Google search of the topic “Migration viewed by religious preference,” and it produced some interesting results. Immigration

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Critical points in immigration history

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
April 29, 2026
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Late last year, I gave two presentations; first at the Pope St. John XXIII Seminary in Newton, Massachusetts, and the second at

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‘Les Misérables’ and the Moral Questions Behind Migration

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
April 9, 2026
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On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. “Les Misérables” became one of

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U.S. fascination with deportation

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
March 25, 2026
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A short history of America’s fascination with deportation may help us understand the present situation and correct some of its excesses. Daniel

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The Cabrini Pledge: An Invitation To Be the Keepers of Hope

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
December 1, 2025
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On Nov. 13, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Patroness of All Immigrants. On that occasion, the bishops

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The effects of mass deportations on the labor market in America

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
November 6, 2025
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For the past 40 years, undocumented immigration has been fueled by a lack of legal avenues for immigrant workers to fill critical

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What bestows U.S. citizenship?

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
September 30, 2025
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The latest migration issue that could soon reach the Supreme Court for a decision is the contention, established by a Trump administration

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How Public Opinion Can Have an Influence on Migration Policies

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
August 28, 2025
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Public opinion seems to have a particular effect when it comes to the social policy regarding migration. From December 2003 to December

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Self-deportation: Is it a trap, repatriation, or deportation?

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
July 24, 2025
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The recent offer of self-deportation assistance by the Department of Homeland Security is a first for our nation, but it replicates the

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Rethinking immigration: An alternative to mass deportation

by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
February 4, 2025
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Deportation is often seen as a last resort in enforcing immigration laws. It is not considered a punishment but rather an exercise

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