Suing Arizona Isn't Enough (Editorial) Washington Post, July 7, 2010

Comprehensive Immigration Reform is More Than a Piece of Legislation, Immigration Impact, June 18

Schumer: Immigration Bill Will be Done by March, THE HILL, June 5, 2010

CNN POLL: Support for Border Crackdown Grows, CNN, May 26, 2010

Farewell Luncheon for Bill Ferguson from the Ocean City Irish Student Outreach, May 28, 2010 (photos)

A Reminder About American Values, NY Times, May 5, 2010

AILA Summary of the Schumer Proposal on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, April 29, 2010

Democrats Want Border Security Before Legalization, Associated Press, April 28, 2010

Reid Prepares for Immigration Battle, ROLL CALL, April 13, 2010

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MARCH FOR AMERICA: CHANGE TAKES COURAGE AND FAITH

March 21, 2010 - Washington, DC

News articles from the Event

Article and Photos of Rally

Cardinal Roger Mahony's Op-Ed on CIR, Newsweek, Washington Post, March 2010

March Puts Spring Into Immigrant Steps, NY Daily News , March 25, 2010

At Rally, Call for Urgency on Immigration Reform, New York Times, March 22

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Farewell to Trish O’Callaghan

We send best wishes and a sincere thank-you to Patricia O'Callaghan who concluded her work at Catholic Charities on December 31st, 2009.  Trish's name was synonomous with Project Irish Outreach, where she served for 22 years.  Trish sends warm wishes to all and can be contacted at pocnyc@aol.com. Sr. Christine Hennessy can be reached in the Yonkers Irish Outreach office at Sr.Christine.Hennessy@archny.org.  Talia Lockspeiser, Associate Director of Catholic Charities Community Services, will oversee the administration of the Project Irish Outreach office and can be reached at Talia.Lockspeiser@archny.org

Congratulations to John Keane, Seattle Irish Immigration Support Group

During September 2009, Mr. John Keane from the Seatlle Irish Immigration Support Group and Irish Heritage Club was appointed as Honorary Consul of Ireland in Seattle with responsibility for Washington State. On September 19, Mr. Gerry Staunton,Consul General of Ireland for the Western United States, came to Seattle to celebrate the occasion with John's family and friends at FX McRory's.  

Information about the services the Seattle group provides can be found at their website:
www.IrishSeattle.com.

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The RIght Way to Mend Immigration Op-Ed by Senators Schumer & Graham, Wash Post, March 19

After White House Meetings, What's Next for Immigration Reform?, Immigration Impact, March 12

Statement by the President from March 11 Meetings on Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform Could Be The Answer To The Question: Can You Govern?, Feb 18, 2010

Senator Graham Ready to Tackle Tough Issues Immigration Included, Immigration Impact, Feb 1

Values in Action: January Brings Renewed Call for Immigration Reform by Faith Communities, America's Voice, Jan 28, 2010

Immigration Reform: The Phone Call Heard Around the Country, New American Media,
November 19, 2009

America's Newcomers Lose A Champion, National Immigration Forum, Sept 2009

IIrish Apostolate represented at White House Meeting on Comprehensive Immigration
Reform, August 20, 2009

Kondrake: Congress Should Reform Immigration to Honor Kennedy, Roll Call,
Aug 27, 2009

Obama Sees Early 2010 Start on Immigration Reform, REUTERS, Aug 7, 2009

U.S. to Overhaul Detention Policy for Immigrants, New York Times, Aug 6, 2009

Immigration Effort Draws GOP Backer, Wall Street Journal online, August 2009

Immigration: Let's Get Over It, TIME, August 6, 2009

Council on Foreign Relations Calls for Sweeping Immigration Reform

July 8, 2009
Washington, DC - Today, the Council on Foreign Relations, one of the oldest and most respected non-partisan foreign policy think tanks in America, issued a sweeping report on U.S. immigration policy. Developed by an independent task force comprised of bi-partisan leaders, including former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Thomas "Mack" McLarty, the report finds that the passage of comprehensive immigration reform is vital to the national interests of the United States. The report offers a number of specific recommendations to reform current policy, but most notably insists that the time is now to pass comprehensive immigration reform.  Failure to do so, argues the task force, "threatens to weaken America's economy, to jeopardize its diplomacy, and to imperil its national security."  

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Including Immigrants in Health Care Reform Makes Economic Sense, Immigration Impact, July 15, 2009

Schumer: Immigration Bill to Be Ready by Labor Day, Assoc Press, July 9, 2009

Key Senator Says Immigration Revamp is Possible, Associated Press, June 24, 2009

Bishops Have Important Role in Immigration Debate, My San Antonio, June 15, 2009

Obama Seeks $27 Billion for Border Security, Arizona Republic, May 6, 2009

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President McAleese Visits Boston - Some Activities of Note

On Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 , in Florian Hall, Dorchester; the Irish Immigration Pastoral Centre hosted President Mary McAleese as it formally launched its Senior Citizen Outreach Program. The Senior Program, operational for some time now, serves several hundred Irish seniors each month with a variety of social, educational, pastoral and cultural activities.

SEE PHOTOS FROM THE SENIOR CITIZEN LAUNCH

Later that evening, the Irish Immigration Center celebrated its 20th Anniversary with President McAleese and presented her with the Solas Award. Nearly 1000 people were present for the reception, dinner, and music which benefitedt the work of the IIC in the local immigrant community.

.For more information go to: http://www.iicenter.org/events.htm

Greenspan Says Illegal Immigration Aids U.S. Economy, Bloomberg, April 30, 2009

Timing Immigration Reform, Op-ed, Washington Post, April 23, 2009

Obama: Remove politics from Immigration Overhaul, Assoc. Press, April 16

Immigration Accord by Labor Boosts Obama Effort, NY Times, April 14, 2009

Who's Running Immigration?, NY Times, Mar 4, 2009

Federal Government Takes A Hard Look at Local Police Enforcement of Immigration, SF Chronicle, Mar 3, 2009

Rahm's Immigration Turnabout, Politico, Feb 17, 2009

Immigration Reform Advocates Push Forward in Tough Economy, The Hill, Feb 17, 2009

Napolitano Outlines Immigration Priorities, NPR, Feb 16, 2009

Obama Signs Children's Health Insurance Bill, NY Times, Feb 4, 2009

We Need Action on Immigration, Arch. O'Brien, Balt Sun, Jan 5, 2009

Atty General Deals Blow to Immigrants' Legal Rights, Jan 2009

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