Chicago clergy gather in support of immigration reform

January 8, 2010 (CHICAGO) A prayer service was held by a group called Priests for Justice for Immigrants. The event was held during national migration week to focus attention on legislation that Congress may consider this year.

Supporters pointed out that it has never been easy for immigrants to leave their homeland.

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This week, the U.S. conference of Catholic bishops launched a campaign to urge Congress to act as soon as possible on immigration reform.

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