OMC Ministry of Accompaniment
The OMC Peace and Justice Committee accepted an invitation from Auxiliary Bishop Ed Deliman to attend an Archdiocesan meeting regarding immigration accompaniment. Close to two hundred persons from parishes throughout the Archdiocese heard the call to form teams to go with individuals and families to their immigration “check-ins” and/or hearings in immigration, family courts, etc.
Opportunities to accompany are during “business hours” Monday-Friday with court hearings often scheduled at either 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Length of engagements may be an hour or two, or more. Team leaders receive notice of accompaniment requests, confirm availability for the appointments, and coordinate with the parish team.
“Now, more than ever, God’s People need our help and the help of our parishioners …. many of our new neighbors are in need of guidance as they strive to manage immigration questions…. ‘Accompaniment’ would give them the spiritual and emotional support that they need as they confront issues around life, faith and family.”
Auxiliary Bishop Ed Deliman, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
OMC prays for all immigrants, refugees and their families, as we seek to be the presence of Christ in our world.
Opportunities to accompany are during “business hours” Monday-Friday with court hearings often scheduled at either 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Length of engagements may be an hour or two, or more. Team leaders receive notice of accompaniment requests, confirm availability for the appointments, and coordinate with the parish team.
“Now, more than ever, God’s People need our help and the help of our parishioners …. many of our new neighbors are in need of guidance as they strive to manage immigration questions…. ‘Accompaniment’ would give them the spiritual and emotional support that they need as they confront issues around life, faith and family.”
Auxiliary Bishop Ed Deliman, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
OMC prays for all immigrants, refugees and their families, as we seek to be the presence of Christ in our world.