by jpic | Jun 3, 2021 | Communique, News
MEXICO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM SEEKERS June 1st 2021 We call on Mexico to implement the recommendations that various human rights...
by jpic | May 24, 2021 | News, Reflexión
Serving in a Franciscan soup kitchen involves giving of your entire being to people in need. The Gospel reminds us of the reality of the poor and the need to feed the hungry, give a drink to the thirsty, house the stranger, and clothe the naked (Mt. 25,31-36). These...
by jpic | May 17, 2021 | News, Reflection
I will always remember my first time arriving as a “regular” migrant to a different town from the one where I was born. It was at the same time an encounter and a cultural shock, where my mentality, words, gestures, beliefs and practices provoked a sense of dilemma...
by jpic | May 10, 2021 | News, Reflection
Today everyone seeks to be in movement, but there are movements that are not for health, physical well-being, daily work or recreation. I will refer here to a movement that forces you to leave what you love, what you exist for, what you live for. These movements,...
by jpic | May 4, 2021 | News
We are pleased to share with you our 2020 annual report. Thanks to the dedication of all those who participate in and support the Franciscan Network on Migration, we were able to accomplish much in 2020. We hope you enjoy reading about the work of franciscans who are...
