Catholics
my report is on current events in the catholic community. From Los Angeles to St. Louis, and from Jackson, Miss., to Washington, D.C., hundreds of thousands of people nationwide put on white shirts and picked up American flags to join rallies, marches and prayer services April 9 and 10 to call attention to the contributions of immigrants and to ask for changes in immigration law and policies.
WOMAN HOLDS FLAG DURING VIGIL Maritza Monterrosa of Martinez, Calif., holds a flag as hundreds of people gather April 10 for an interfaith candlelight vigil for immigrant rights. The march started at St. Peter Martyr Parish in Pittsburg, Calif., and was sponsored by the Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization. The theme was "No somos criminales, somos los hijos de Dios" ("We are not criminals, we are children of God"). (CNS)
In several cities, Catholic bishops gave speeches and led prayers. Many participants were encouraged to join the activities at their churches.......
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