
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe Reflects on the Episcopal Church’s Role in American Democracy
Posted by Teddy Byrne
“We are now being faced with a series of choices between the demands of the federal government and the teachings of Jesus”

ENS: 5 Episcopal bishops, dozens of priests sign multifaith letter to Senate: ‘Reject immoral reconciliation bill’
Posted by Teddy Byrne
“This bill is unholy, unkind, and unamerican,” said Bishop Provenzano, calling out its harm to the elderly, poor, sick, and the environm

NY Orgs File First Suit in New York Over Unlawful Deputization of Local Officers As ICE Agents in Nassau County
Posted by Teddy Byrne
"The 287(g) agreement undermines our ability to serve our communities, especially immigrant families who now live in fear of being detained"

Pastoral Word in Support of the Presiding Bishop’s Statement on Refugee Resettlement
Posted by Teddy Byrne
"This is not the end of our commitment, but the sharpening of our witness."

Sexton at Trinity, Northport, Granted Reprieve from Deportation
Posted by Teddy Byrne
The Northport community has successfully rallied to support Yader Salgado, the sexton at Trinity Church, after he faced imminent deportation
VIDEO: Houses of Worship: Know Your Rights Webinar
Posted by Teddy Byrne
Legal experts gathered to discuss how to best support immigrant communities during this time of increased immigration enforcement.
Tags:Immigration & Asylum

NEWSDAY: President Trump's halt to U.S. refugee resettlement program angers some faith leaders
Posted by Teddy Byrne
Fr. Steven Paulikas, rector of All Saints, Park Slope, calls Trump's refugee program suspension "heartbreaking" and "anti-American."
Tags:Immigration & Asylum

Letter from Episcopal Church leaders on Trump administration immigration executive orders
Posted by Teddy Byrne
"This vision of God’s kingdom, this new reality is the one to which we Christians are pledged in our baptism above any political preference"

Ecumenical Canon for Immigration Justice Ravi Ragbir receives Presidential Pardon, will not face deportation
Posted by Teddy Byrne
President Biden highlighted his contributions to vulnerable immigrant communities, and his numerous awards including from the Diocese of LI.
Tags:Immigration & Asylum

RNS: Faith-based immigrant rights activist faces threat of deportation
Posted by Teddy Byrne
The piece highlights Canon Ragbir's advocacy for immigrant rights, his personal fight against deportation, and faith-driven work.
Tags:Immigration & Asylum