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Yesterday, the @archdioceseofchicago held their annual gingerbread house making competition, and we were delighted to have made an appearance! The Real Estate team won best design with an incredible display based on Father Gary’s pilgrimage,
Father Gary made it to New York City on Monday night, concluding his 50+ day journey walking hand in hand with immigrants. He was joined by Father Brendan Curran as he crossed the George Washington Bridge and began his trek to the Statue of Liberty.
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Chicago Priests Support Immigrants — Amid ICE Raids

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The Rev. Gary Graf receives a blessing at the start of his 800-mile pilgrimage from Dolton to Ellis Island.
The Washington Post · 11.02.25
Photo: Courtesy of Gary Graf / The Washington Post
Sacerdote de Chicago en rumbo a Nueva York a pie pasa por Ohio — Telemundo Cleveland
Telemundo Cleveland · 10.29.25
Photo: Telemundo Cleveland
Local priest walks from Dolton, Illinois to NYC in support of the immigrant community
WGN TV · 10.22.25
by: Kristina Miller
Posted: Oct 22, 2025 / 12:18 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 22, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT
Fr. Gary Graf begins a pilgrimage in Dolton, IL, heading toward Ellis Island.
Chicago Sun-Times · 10.06.25
Photo: Candace Dane Chambers / Chicago Sun-Times
Clergy-led protests and what DHS won’t admit
Baptist News Global · 11.18.25
Photo: Reuters / BNG
Fr. Daniel Hartnett, S.J., distributes Communion among demonstrators outside Broadview ICE.
America Magazine · 10.12.25
Photo: courtesy of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership
Apple Podcasts · Oct 27, 2025
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Immigrants in the U.S.Today

Residents of South Shore apartment reeling after federal immigration raid.
Chicago Sun-Times · 10.01.25
Photo: Anthony Vazquez / Chicago Sun-Times
Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger imparts an apostolic blessing during the Jubilee of Migrants Mass in Detroit.
Detroit Catholic · 10.06.25
Photo: Daniel Meloy / Detroit Catholic
Fr. Dennis Berry helps Venezuelan migrants with laundry services at his parish in Chicago.
National Catholic Reporter · 11.04.25
Photo: Camillo Barone / NCR
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