The bishop of the diocese in El Paso says that an international delegation of bishops will participate in a march and vigil in Texas to show solidarity with migrants.
The diocese said the march and vigil are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, in San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso.
‘The threat of mass deportations is untenable and immoral and demands a credible response.’
Bishop Mark J. Seitz said in a press release that the March and Vigil in Solidarity with Migrants is meant to demonstrate opposition to “harsh rhetoric” against immigrants, the closing of the border to asylum seekers, and threats of mass deportation.
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The diocese added that bishops from the U.S., Mexico, and Canada will be in attendance.
“In recent days,
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