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Topic: Immigration Reform 

A letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Denver: Support the DREAM Act
Dec. 17, 2010 - The  Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which would provide permanent residency to undocumented young persons who either enter the military or attend college for two years, represents a practical, fair and compassionate solution for thousands of young persons in our nation who simply want to reach their God-given potential and contribute to the well-being of our nation. [read more]

Flawed law intentionally shows urgent need for immigration reform
May 5, 2010 (Denver Catholic Register)

Archbishop Chaput offers remarks at immigration forum in Northglenn
June 13, 2009 – On Saturday, June 13, Archbishop Chaput joined Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) and other religious and civil leaders in a forum that discussed the complicated issues surrounding comprehensive immigration reform.  At the event, held at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish center in Northglenn, Colo., Archbishop Chaput offered these opening remarks. Click here to read them in full.

Arzobispo Chaput habla en el foro sobre inmigración en Northglenn
13 de junio de 2009 – El sábado 13 de junio, el Arzobispo Chaput tomó parte, junto a los congresistas Jared Polis (D-CO) y Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL), y a otros líderes religiosos y civíles, en un foro donde se discutieron los complicados problemas que rodean a una reforma migratoria integral. En el evento, llevado a cabo en el centro parroquial de la parroquia Immaculate Heart of Mary en Northglen, Colo., el Arzobispo Chaput ofreció las siguientes palabras de apertura: Entre aquí para leer la presentación completa.

Nation's immigration crisis is a test of our humanity
June 3, 2009
Denver Catholic Register

Immigration reform a matter of justice
January 14, 2009
Denver Catholic Register

The United States and Immigration (MP3) (WMA) (PDF) (En Espanol)
Jan. 4, 2009 - During the Sunday Mass for the Epiphany, Archbishop Chaput noted that National Migration Week was to be celebrated that week. This short audio clip, spliced from his homily, features a brief reflection on how to reflect upon issues of immigration from a Christ-like perspective.

The missing issue—immigration reform
September 17, 2008
Denver Catholic Register

A call to Catholic leadership
August 27, 2008
Denver Catholic Register

Demography is destiny: Hispanic Catholics to impact U.S. society
September 12, 2007
Denver Catholic Register
The following column is adapted from Archbishop Chaput’s comments on Sept. 7 to a special gathering of Hispanic Catholic business leaders at St. Malo Retreat and Conference Center. The meeting was chaired by Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio, former auxiliary bishop of Denver.

Failure to pass immigration reform bill a loss for everyone
July 11, 2007
Denver Catholic Register

Statement on delayed status of comprehensive immigration reform bill SB 1348
June 8, 2007

Archbishop urges prayerful reflection regarding comprehensive immigration reform
Arzobispo Chaput urge meditación profunda sobre reforma de inmigracion integral
May 26-27, 2007
Read at all Archdiocese of Denver Parishes

Speakout:
Immigration proposal merits support
May 30, 2007
Rocky Mountain News

Senate Bill 1348: a sensible first step toward immigration reform
May 30, 2007
Denver Catholic Register

Act on immigration
April 18, 2007
The Denver Post

Bipartisan STRIVE Act a good start to the immigration debate
U.S. bishops support H.R. 1645 as positive move toward comprehensive immigration reform
April 11, 2007
Denver Catholic Register

Reflections on a shared anniversary
Episcopal appointment, Spanish-language newspaper share a decade of service in April
March 28, 2007
Denver Catholic Register
As Archbishop Chaput reflects upon the 10-year anniversary of his appointment to the Archdiocese of Denver, he also points out a shared anniversary with the Archdiocese's Spanish newspaper, El Pueblo Catolico. He takes this opportunity to assert continued efforts by the Archdiocese to reach out and welcome those Hispanic Catholics living among us.

Immigration Schizophrenia - Interview with Archbishop Chaput
March 1, 2007
Zenit News Agency, reprinted by Catholic Online
 

At the start of this new year, let us remember that we become what we do
Our nation's immigration crisis is a test of our humanity
January 10, 2007
Denver Catholic Register

Archbishop Chaput expresses concern over raid of unauthorized workers
December 13, 2006
"The mass arrest of unauthorized workers in Colorado and across the country this week once again puts a human face on the flaws in our immigration system; a system that needs immediate and very serious reform.”

Declaración del Arzobispo Carlos J. Chaput sobre los arrestos de trabajadores indocumentados
13 de Diciembre, 2006
“Los arrestos en masa de trabajadores indocumentados ocurridos en Colorado y en todo el país esta semana, vuelven a recordarnos el rostro humano y lo imperfecto de nuestro sistema de inmigración; un sistema que necesita reforma seria e inmediata.”

Latinos are natural allies of the U.S. and a natural force for renewing, re-humanizing American life
August 23, 2006
Denver Catholic Register

Guest Commentary
Let goodwill drive the discussion
Immigration debate in the Colorado legislature - pt. I
July 5, 2006
The Denver Post

Statement by Colorado bishops regarding May 1 walk-out
April 28, 2006

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput: Catholic voice critical on immigration reform, statute of limitation bills
April 5, 2006
Denver Catholic Register

Colorado Bishops Call for Greater understanding of Migrant Issue
March 17, 2006

Colorado Bishops' Campaign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
March 17, 2006

On Christmas, compassion and immigration reform
December 21, 2005
Denver Catholic Register

Using a tragedy as an excuse for anti-'illegal' backlash wrong
June 1, 2005
Denver Catholic Register

Catholics are called to welcome, assist newcomers
Centro San Juan Diego helps Hispanics deepen faith, trains parish leaders
July 14, 2004
Denver Catholic Register

Trabajando inteligente e incansablemente se puede hacer la diferencia en la naturaleza de las leyes
Presidente Bush firma ley que prohíbe el aborto por nacimiento parcial
November 14, 2003
El Pueblo Catolico

Colorado Catholics called to welcome newcomers
Centro San Juan Diego opening good news for entire Church in northern Colorado
July 9, 2003
Denver Catholic Register

Immigration: The moral and legal challenges of immigration
April 14, 1999
Denver Catholic Register