Human Dignity and Solidarity

Resources for Migrants and Refugees

We need to avoid a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. Let us remember the Golden Rule: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ (Mt 7:12). This Rule points us in a clear direction. Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated. Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves. In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.

— Pope Francis, Address to Congress, September 24, 2015

During these uncertain times, the Archdiocese of Chicago stands with immigrants and refugees. May our communities of faith promote a spirit of hospitality, respect, and solidarity. We invite individuals, families, and parishes to review the resource library below and consider how they can learn, pray, and take action.

Archdiocese of Chicago Immigration Ministry

  •  Resources (Link)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

  •  Immigrant, Refugee, and Legal Support (Link)

USCCB: Justice for Immigrants

  • Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration (Link)
  • Catholic Elements of Immigration Reform: (Link)
  • 10 Things You Can Do to Accompany Undocumented Immigrants (English | Español)
  • The Importance of Registering with your Parish (English | Español)
  • How the Catholic Church Can Assist Immigrants and Refugees (English | Español)

CLINIC Legal

  • General Immigration Resources (Link)
  • Know Your Rights Cards, Information and Resources (Link)
  • Conozca Sus Derechos (Link)

National Immigrant Justice Center

  • Know your Rights (Link)
  • Conozca Sus Derechos (Link)

  • Legal Services (Link)

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

  • Know Your Rights: (Link)
  • Immigration Legal Services - North Suburban County and Lake County Residents Only: (Link)

The Resurrection Project

  • Know Your Rights (Link)
  • Legal Clinic (Link)

National Immigration Legal Services Directory

  • National Directory Immigration Legal Service Provides: (Link)

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services CVLS): (Link)