Our Migrant Ministry is powered by HOPE. In the midst of the current political environment, every interaction is grounded in HOPE. This HOPE is nourished by the personal encounters and relationships developed in the course of the ministry...

On Tuesday, June 10, the Migrant Ministry Volunteers gathered at Saint Edmund for lunch and to celebrate the work that they are doing. About 60 volunteers attended and they were treated to a lovely meal made by one of our migrant brothers...

Celebrating An Amazing Young Migrant! - We were able to resettle the P family in an apartment in Oak Park and the oldest child, 12 year-old A, enrolled in 7th grade at Julian Middle School... He crossed the stage in his graduation gown and stole bearing images of both the American and Venezuelan flags...

Deportation - Deportations have become even more concerning for the families that we have resettled, especially those who have been in the United States less than two years. Migrants who have been here less that 2 years are eligible for expedited removal...

Youth Service and Support - The Migrant Ministry is in awe of the immense network of supporters who find a way to assist the ministry that fits into their schedules and skills. School groups are an integral part of this network...

Cooperation Makes It Happen! - When the Migrant Ministry gets ready to add another family to the 23 we currently have, there are three things we need... Today let us focus on this last item: the landlord...

Cooperation Makes It Happen! - A popular Sesame Street song reminds us that “Co-op-er-a-tion makes it happen, co-op-er-at-ion, working together!” - The Migrant Ministry is a vibrant example of this adage,...

By the time you see this, the CROP Walk in Oak Park will have been completed. This is the 2nd year that the Migrant Ministry has been one of the local charities who benefits from this event. This year, we were asked to be the Grand Marshall...

Living What Pope Francis Modeled - Pope Francis’ papacy was defined by compassion for migrants and refugees and a strong, moral voice for their welfare and rights...

We are an Easter People! - “Christ has no hands but ours” is attributed to Teresa of Avila who lived in the 1500’s... On Holy Thursday at Centro San Edmundo Father Carl and Pastor Helen blessed hand cream that was used to bless the hands of the volunteers...

We are an Easter People! - We have all heard the term “Easter people,” meaning that we live out the hope and joy of Christ’s resurrection. Living this faith translates to embracing hope, showing love, and expressing joy...

Temporary Protective Status Extended - We received some good news for many of our resettled migrant families, especially those from Venezuela. The Temporary Protective Status (TPS) has been extended...

More Manna, More Stories - The recent coinciding spring breaks for Chicago and Oak Park public schools and Archdiocesan schools resulted in a wonderful influx of children spending the morning at Centro San Edmundo...