Bishop Hicks' Statement on USCCB Immigration "Special Message"

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November 12, 2025

Dear Friends,

Today the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a powerful and unified “Special Message” on immigration. Deeply rooted in our Gospel tradition of loving our neighbor, this letter affirms our solidarity with all our brothers and sisters as it expresses our concerns, opposition, and hopes with clarity and conviction. It is grounded in the Church’s enduring commitment to the Catholic social teaching of human dignity and a call for meaningful immigration reform.

I encourage each of you to take the time to read it, pray with it, and share it with others. Let it be a source of reflection in your homes, parishes, and communities. I hope its message of compassion and justice will influence our thoughts, words, and actions. May it also inspire the work we do together as a Church.

Through the intercession of Mary, Help of Christians, may God’s light bring peace, justice, and healing to all who need it most.

And may God bless you always.

As I remain—

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks
Bishop of Joliet