Call to Action

Rooted in the Gospel message and based on Catholic Social Teaching, Catholics are called to act with and on behalf of the vulnerable and oppressed in society and advocate per the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ position on immigration reform.

Ways Parishes Can Advocate and Support Immigrants

• Advocating for Human Dignity
  • Visit Catholic Charities USA sign to their Action Alert and share with your networks.
  • Engagement with lawmakers is a vital part of effective advocacy. Make your voice heard and visit Justice for Immigrants to sign up for action alerts.
  • Learn about the efforts of the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB)
    • The TCCB encourages its continuation, welcomes migrants embracing the American dream, and respects the enforcement of laws that preserve the common good.
    • Click here to learn about TCCB's 2019 Legislative Agenda
    • Click here to learn how the Diocese of Austin participated in the Texas Catholic Faith In Action Advocacy Day.

• Consider volunteering at Catholic Charities
  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas has individual and group volunteer opportunities in their offices in Austin. Learn about the many ways you can serve our community by following the link below for job descriptions including time commitment and skills.
    • Read about Available Volunteer Positions

• Consider donating to efforts in Texas
  • The Humanitarian Respite Center in the Rio Grande Valley
    • This center provides refugees compassionate care via a safe environment, legal orientation, and general information, a warm meal and water, hygiene products and a warm shower, a clean change of clothes, temporary shelter, medical supplies and assistance if needed, and transportation services.
    • Click here to make a donation to the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Humanitarian Respite Center or click here to make a gift using Amazon Wish List.
  • Catholic Charities of Central Texas: Immigration Legal Services program
    • Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides low-cost, high-quality legal representation in immigration matters to their clients. Their Immigration Legal Services program has experienced attorneys and legal support staff to help with most immigration-based needs.
    • Click here to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.