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Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
Statement for Human Dignity

Sisters march for immigration reform“The strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the natives among you,
and you shall love them as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
– Leviticus 19:34

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Show Your Support for Immigration Reform and Human Dignity

Individuals interested in showing support for “A Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform: A Statement for Human Dignity” by the Global Justice & Peace Commission (GJP) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Milwaukee Province can do so by signing their names to the statement. – Please use the form, below.

You may share your questions, comments, or suggestions with the GJP at:
Global Justice & Peace Commission, School Sisters of Notre Dame
13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122 • Email: justiceandpeace@ssnd-milw.org

YES— I support comprehensive immigration reform that…

  • Establishes family unity as a priority of all immigration policies.
  • Creates a process for undocumented immigrants to earn their legal status and eventual citizenship.
  • Reforms employment-based immigration, so that workers can enter the United States and work in a safe, controlled, and humane manner.
  • Aligns the enforcement of immigration laws with humanitarian values and reforms detention policies to conform to international law.
  • Restores due process protections.
  • Reforms the asylum system to uphold our nation’s long-held commitment to provide protection for those fleeing persecution.
  • Promotes trade and aid policies which help address the root causes of migration.

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Sisters Josephe Marie Flynn and Barbara Pfarr

Their Story: Our Story

School Sisters of Notre Dame commemorated the anniversary of the July 31, 1847 arrival of the congregation’s sisters in the United States. The sisters came to minister to German immigrants and have been working with immigrants of all backgrounds ever since. The public was invited to an inspiring presentation and prayer on the evening of July 30 at Notre Dame of Elm Grove.

Sisters Joseph Marie Flynn and Barbara Pfarr recalled the rich 162-year history of SSND service to immigrants in the U.S. to a great turnout of people. SSND ministers to immigrants in a wide variety of ways, through our sponsored institutions, ministries, parish involvements and volunteer activities. They shared the challenges facing today’s immigrants and illustrated how systems and services for immigrants in our country are broken and in need of comprehensive reform.

Regina Bakala

While sobering facts and figures were addressed, listeners were urged to go beyond the numbers to hear the stories. One special guest, Regina Bakala told her story. Her account was compelling and heart-wrenching. She experienced arrest, imprisonment, separation from family (including two young children), and near deportation. With the support, prayers and work of Sister Josephe Marie, St. Mary’s in Hales Corners parishioners and many others, Regina’s release was secured.

Sister Barbara urged all on hand to let their voices be heard about the need for comprehensive immigration reform. There is legislative activity going on at both state and federal level and there is real optimism that transformation could occur this legislative session.

Please contact the Global Justice & Peace Office to share any concerns or questions at justiceandpeace@ssnd-milw.org

You can show your support for comprehensive immigration reform by completing the form, above.

 

People supporting comprehensive immigration reform (as of 07/29/2010)

Supporters by State

Arizona
Sister Mary Norbert Long, Chandler

California
Marie Antonice Zozaya, SSND, Santa Fe Springs

Illinois
Mark Avery, Aurora
Romeo Bravo, Chicago

Louisiana
Leah Couvillion, SSND, New Orleans
Barbara Kraus, SSND, New Iberia
Rachel Patureau, Baton Rouge

Maryland
Elizabeth Orr, Baltimore

Michigan
Dyonne Finn, SSND, Escanaba
Joan Giere, SSND, Detroit

Minnesota
Barbara McIlquham, White Bear Lake

Missouri
Valeria Beuke, SSND, Kennett
Richard E. Hadel, St. Louis

Texas
Rose Ann Bacak, Dallas
Judy Bourg, Dallas
Heidemarie E. Flannery, San Antonio
Dana Marie Heffner, Dallas

Wisconsin
Kay Amland, Mequon
Mary Karen Anderson, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary T. Anderson, Elm Grove
Ericka Bailey, Milwaukee
Vincent Marie Balajadia, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary Luke Baldwin, SSND, Elm Grove
John F. Bartol, Milwaukee
Mercita Batog, SSND, Elm Grove
Angeleen Brill, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary Jacqueline Buckley, SSND, Milwaukee
Regine Collins, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary M. Conarchy, Greendale
Mary Kyran Curtin, SSND, Elm Grove
Lucille Czarnecki, SSND, Elm Grove
Tim Dewane, Waterford
Mary Belinda Dix, SSND, Elm Grove
Sara Jean Donegan, SSND, Milwaukee
Paul Mary Draxler, SSND, Marshfield
Rita Ann Eisner, SSND, Mt. Calvary
Marge Elsen, SSND, Elm Grove
Loris A. Greco, Franklin
Josephe Marie Flynn, SSND, Milwaukee
Mary Laura Funk, SSND, Elm Grove
Katherine Garske, Menomonee Falls
Marlene Geissler, Greenfield
Alice J. Giere, SSND, Elm Grove
Jeannette Glinske, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary Grasser, Milwaukee
Willene Groissaint, SSND, Elm Grove
Helen Hendricks, SSND, Mt. Calvary
Susan Hetebrueg, SSND, Madison
Adele Marie Hofschulte, SSND, Milwaukee
Pamela Hohlbeck, Milwaukee
Marie Cecile Huser, SSND, Elm Grove
Marlene Janis, SSND, Elm Grove
Dolores Marie Jehl, SSND, Elm Grove
Phyllis Kernz, SSND, Elm Grove
Carol Ann Kleefisch, SSND, Elm Grove
Maryse Kontowski, SSND, Elm Grove
Connie Krief, Elm Grove
Julianna Ksicinski, Shorewood
Dorothy Land, SSND, Milwaukee
Lillia Langreck, SSND, Milwaukee
Niva Langreck, SSND, Elm Grove
Marie LeClerc Laux, SSND, Milwaukee
Michael Marie Laux, SSND, Milwaukee
Carol Lesch, SSND, Milwaukee
Joseph P. Lubrano, SDS, St. Francis
Donna and Bob Maccani, Menomonee Falls
M. Elinor Malsack, SSND, Elm Grove
Lucy Nigh, SSND, Milwaukee
De Paul Olszewski, SSND, Elm Grove
Francita Orcholski, SSND, Elm Grove
Mary Brigid O'Reilly, SSND, Elm Grove
Irene Pérez, Milwaukee
Barbara Pfarr, SSND, St. Francis
Joanne Poehlman, SSND, Milwaukee
Marie Regine Redig, SSND, Milwaukee
Sharon Roedl, SSND, Milwaukee
Miriam Cecile Ross, SSND, West Allis
Leonelle Schiferl, SSND, Elm Grove
Kathy Schulfer, Wauwatosa
Helen Marie Skierkowski, SSND, Milwaukee

International Supporters
Therese Marie Everts, SSND, Brakel, Germany

 

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