Washington State Catholic Conference

Call to Unity. Justice in Immigration Policies

Immigration reform is the subject of a heated national debate.  Our bishops are concerned that the debate does not become a cause for division within the body of Christ, but one that "invites us as Church to a profound conversion so that we can truly become a sacrament of unity."  To nurture unity among our people, the Washington State Catholic Conference has prepared this question-and-answer guide in order to clarify the position of the Catholic Church on this controversial issue.  (English pdf file) (En Español pdf file)