June 3, 2009

Community meeting to address immigration reform

Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will join two U.S. Congressmen and families of immigrants for a town hall meeting to discuss and build awareness of the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Everyone is invited.

Speakers include U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo. The Community Meeting for Families of Immigrants is set for 12:30 p.m. June 13 (doors open at 11:30 a.m.) at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 11385 Grant Drive, Northglenn..

“U.S. Rep. Gutierrez has been going around the country holding town hall meetings to talk about the need for comprehensive immigration reform,” explained Jennifer Kraska, executive director of the Colorado Catholic Conference, the state level, public-policy arm of the Church. “The last one was in Chicago with Cardinal (Francis) George.”

Organizers said the meeting will strive to put a human face on issues related to immigration. For more information, call 303-484-9596.