The Valley Catholic August 19, 2014 | Page 14

IMMIGRATION August 19, 2014 14 Bishop McGrath calls for compassion, aid for immigrants at state border San Jose Bishop Patrick J. McGrath issued a July 10 statement addressing the situation of migrants at the state border. He said, “The Bishops of California today issued a statement on the arrival of displaced persons, mostly women and children, in southern California. “I join with my brother bishops in recognizing the enormity of this humanitarian crisis and in asking for your prayers. In particular, I ask that each parish include the intentions of these immigrants in the Universal