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| USCCB: The Cabrini Pledge |
Mother Cabrini was the first American saint. She came from Italy to the U.S. She helped immigrants and poor people, even when life was very hard.
The Cabrini Pledge asks us to remember that everyone has the same dignity. The Church teaches us to welcome strangers, feed the hungry, and care for the sick.
Today, many immigrants still face problems. The Cabrini Pledge reminds us to give hope, show mercy, and work for the good of all people.
I PLEDGE:
To affirm, in word and deed, the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of immigration status or country of origin, seeing each as a child of God before all else.
To engage with Scripture and the Church’s social teaching, reflecting on the role of migration in salvation history, the history of the United States, and the history of my own family.
To listen and learn about the circumstances facing migrants and refugees, including those in my community, with an open heart and mind.
To seek opportunities for encounter, so as to grow in deeper understanding and communion that leads to an authentic solidarity with those in need.
To consider what it means to be a good neighbor and how I am called to reflect the love and hope of Christ to others.
To encourage civic dialogue that places the human person and the sanctity of families at the center of policymaking, especially toward the end of meaningful immigration reform.
To join with Pope Leo in praying for all migrants and refugees as fellow travelers on the journey to our true homeland.
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