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Nuns have been and continue to be a vital part of social movements, and we need their inspiration now more than ever to shape a better world, says Franceska Bruny, NETWORK's Narrative and Policy intern. In this week's reflection, Franceska dives into the ideas, devotion, discipline, and a willingness to serve that sisters have exemplified throughout history and their positive impact on our world. Read more by clicking the link in our bio and selecting "Read our latest Reflection".
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In Amiyuh Tobias' experience, Louisiana has historically prioritized law, order, and profit over the interests and wellbeing of its citizens. In our latest reflection, Amiyuh Tobias shares about the struggles of the unhoused individuals in her community, and explores the measures laid out in the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Click the link in our bio and select "Read our latest reflection" to find out more.
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The budget bill that has been advanced along partisan lines by lawmakers in Congress is a testament of misplaced priorities, says NETWORK Lobby's Executive Director Laurie Carafone, J.D., ThM. Read more by clicking the link in our bio and selecting " NETWORK statements and press releases".
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On the Feast of Corpus Christi, we processed through the streets of DC with Bishop Evelio Menjivar in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters. The Catholic tradition calls us to act โ€” advocate, protect, and welcome. Thank you to all who walked with us. ๐Ÿ™
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Happy Pride Month! ๐ŸŒˆโœจ Every person is born with purpose, dignity and worthy. This June, we honor and celebrate the gift of diversity in humanity - and the call we all share to love one another unconditionally. See the person, honor the soul, choose love.
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Health care is a human right. Everyone deserves access to the care they need; that's why we're calling on Congress to protect the programs that keep our communities healthy. Join us in speaking out for a moral budget that keeps health care accessible for all #SevenDaysinJune
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There are over 3 million pending cases in U.S. immigration courts right now. In our latest reflection by Steven Perez, a 2026 Coston Fellow, he dives into his experience with the unprecedented waiting - because that means millions of people whose lives are on hold. Click the link in our bio under "Read our latest reflection" to access this story.
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Call Your Members of Congress: 202-953-1646 ๐Ÿ“ž Call your Members of Congress TODAY and tell them to prioritize funding for health care, housing, food and other essentials with our tax dollars, not ICE violence. Ask them to vote NO on this reconciliation bill! For more info, link in bio ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Just 3 days away! Join us Sunday! The "Feast of Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession for Immigrants" welcomes you as we come together in faith and solidarity to affirm the dignity of every person. "We are the body of Christ caring for the wounds of the world." ๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, June 7 โฐ Mass at 12:00 PM | Procession at 1:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ Washington, DC As people of faith, we are called to be in solidarity with our immigrant siblings and be witness to the Gospel values of welcome, justice, and compassion. We hope you'll join us.
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More than 100 people gathered in Lansing over the weekend to walk, pray and be in solidarity with our immigrant friends and neighbors โ€” calling for peace, justice a d dignity for all. Read the FOX 47 coverage of the Prayer Walk for Peace, Justice and Dignity for Immigrants: ow.ly/GLxM50Z7mpg and the Lansing City Pulse coverage here: ow.ly/PsuW50Z7mqc
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โ€œ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜ ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜โ€™๐˜ฎ ๐˜จ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ช๐˜ต โ€” ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ.โ€ In our latest reflection, from NETWORKโ€™s Connection magazine, we explore how members of NETWORK's field have been letting their lawmakers know how they are showing up on the justice issues that define a Catholic Social Justice approach to politics. Link in bio!
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Are you ready to take action for justice with a community of advocates? Come to our virtual session TOMORROW June 3 at 7 PM EST and find out more! Together, we're advocating for dignity, compassion, and the common good in our communities and across the country. Sign up @ the link in our bio!
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A budget is a moral document. Slashing $1 Trillion from Medicaid while millions lose coverage shows a profound lack of compassion. We are demanding answers June 1-7. Join us. ow.ly/EMY550Z6qNl #SevenDaysInJune
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Yesterday, faith leaders, advocates, and community members gathered in Lansing to walk and pray in solidarity with our immigrants friends and neighbors. Together, we raised our voices for peace, justice, compassion, and policies that uphold the dignity of all people. As NETWORK Executive Director Laurie Carafone shared, our faith calls us to be in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and work toward a future where every person can live in peace, safety, and opportunity. In a time of fear and division, we witnessed the power of community, public witness, and hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this sacred space.
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Big change starts small. โœจ Join us for the launch of NETWORK Squads โ€” local groups gathering monthly to build community and take meaningful action together. Whether youโ€™re ready to organize or just curious, this launch party is for you! ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, June 3 VIRTUAL ๐Ÿ•– 7:00 PM ET Come connect, celebrate, and learn how you and a few friends can make a real impact where you live! Registration link in bio!
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THIS SUNDAY ๐Ÿ“ฃ Walk with the Michigan NETWORK Advocates Team for peace, justice, and dignity for immigrants. Join us for a prayerful walk in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and in opposition to detention and deportation funding. ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ“… Sunday, May 31, 2026 โฐ 1:00โ€“3:30 PM ๐Ÿ“ First Presbyterian Church 510 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI All are welcome! Bring water and walk with us.
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Food is a human right. We are called to stand in solidarity with our neighbors and build a world where every family can thrive. Read "Go Ask Anna" a reflection by Brooke Johnson through the link in our bio
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๐ŸšจSAVE THE DATE!๐Ÿšจ Join us on Sunday, June 7 from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM for a special day of Mass, procession, and faithful witness in solidarity with immigrants and all communities seeking dignity, justice, and belonging. โœ๏ธ Mass | 12:00 PM Celebrated by Bishop Evelio Menjivar ๐Ÿ“ Shrine of the Sacred Heart ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Procession | 1:30 PM To Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle โ›ช Hosted in collaboration with Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Jesuit Refugee Service, and the Archdiocese of Washington. Come pray, walk, and witness with us.
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Our NETWORK staff visited the ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ: ๐˜๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ-๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜š๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜•๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜•๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด exhibit in Washington, D.C., presented by @ccharitiesusa and @ccadw โ€จโฃโ€จThrough powerful stories of compassion, service and faith, we were reminded that hope shines brightest when we come together to serve our neighbors with love and dignity. Thank you @kerryalys for taking the time to connect with us and guide our team through this powerful and interactive exhibit.
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