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Video - Vatican Media: ‘Spiritual rights’ of migrant detainees must be respected
Speaking briefly with reporters late Nov. 4 outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo was asked about a detention facility in Broadview denying access Nov. 1 to a Chicago auxiliary bishop and a delegation of clergy, religious sisters and laity, who wanted to bring Communion to Catholics detained there.
Catholic Media Coverage: Pope Leo calls on US authorities to respect migrants' spiritual needs
Speaking briefly with reporters late Nov. 4 outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo was asked about a detention facility in Broadview denying access Nov. 1 to a Chicago auxiliary bishop and a delegation of clergy, religious sisters and laity, who wanted to bring Communion to Catholics detained there.
Catholic Media Coverage: People’s Mass at Broadview Detention Center
Coverage by Catholic Media Outlets of the November 1, 2025, People’s Mass outside the Broadview Detention Center, where Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado and Mercy Sister JoAnn Persch led the delegation making a second attempt to bring Communion to the people detained inside. Despite following all procedures as outlined by DHS and ICE, the delegation was once again denied access.
Chicago Catholic - Immigration activists process with Eucharist to Broadview
Michelle Martin of Chicago Catholic tells the story of our October 11, 2025 Eucharistic Procession to Broadview Detention Center.
National Catholic Reporter - Activists in Chicago, barred from giving Communion to ICE detainees, plan next actions
Camillo Barone of National Catholic Reporter tells the story of our October 11, 2025 Eucharistic Procession to Broadview Detention Center.
America Magazine - Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility
Kevin Clarke of America Media tells the story of our October 11, 2025 Eucharistic Procession to Broadview Detention Center.
Chicago Catholic - Melrose Park parish hosts Mass, procession to support immigrant community
CSPL supported Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Melrose Park in planning this Mass and Procession to honor Silverio Villegas Gonzalez on September 24, 2025.
OSV News - Latino Leaders Explore the Role Community Organizing Can Play in National Politics
On September 29, Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez was a panelist for “Renewing Politics from the Ground Up: Lessons from Latino Organizing” — an event hosted by the Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. Joanna shared how using our faith in prophetic witness and organizing moves people spiritually and moves them into action. OSV News covered the event.
Commonweal - Fear Not: A People’s Mass outside Chicago brings the gospel message into the public square.
Heidi Schlumpf of Commonweal on the Mass held by CSPL outside the Great Lakes Naval Station on Saturday, September 13.
America Magazine - Amid Chicago ICE raids, a people’s Mass is an example of ‘political holiness’
America Magazine Short Take by Michael N. Okińczyc-Cruz, Executive Director of CSPL
Center for Action and Contemplation - Resilience and Justice
Sustaining Justice Work Through Spiritual Practice by Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez, featured in the Center for Action and Contemplation March “We Conspire” Series.
Commonweal - To Repent and to Be Transformed
Michael N. Okińczyc-Cruz shares a reflection for the fourth Sunday of Lent in Commonweal Magazine.
A Matter of Spirit - Rebuild My Church
Messy Jesus Business - Solidarity is a Way of Making History
Despite the long hours under the sun and massive crowds, it was a clear example of what the kin-dom of God looks like – when the diversity of God’s people come together against injustice, as Jesus’ kingdom movement did.
Chicago Catholic - Coalition’s posada supports new migrants
Chicago Catholic