Many members of the Immigration Working Group of the Sisters of St. Joseph have been attending a monthly vigil at the Ramsey County Detention Center, where civil detainees from the county are held pending deportation or trial. (For more information about this type of detention, see this excellent article on the TC Daily page).
This past Sunday the group was a partial sponsor of the vigil. Here's a a synopsis from Immigration Working group chair Pat Owen:
"Everyone had an active, joyful presence and in particular: Andria gave it a warm and welcoming start and guided it through the march around the walls of Jericho; Kate was by her side and opened with a heartfelt, strong prayer; Mary was right there to lead the songs; Rita held a banner; Barbara so kindly sat with a frozen participant in her car, helping her warm up; Joanne took photos."
The Immigration Working Group is also organizing this month's Eleventh Day Prayer for Peace. I hope you can join them this Monday at 6:30pm in the Provincial House Chapel for a brief prayer service!
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