Bishops Hold Border Mass, Rosary and Procession For Migrants

At Border Mass 250, US bishops urge immigration reform, emphasize migrant dignity

During a June 26 Mass just blocks north of the U.S.-Mexico border with Spanish-language hymns and prayers in English, Tucson Bishop James Misko, the main celebrant, called on Catholics to honor the dignity of immigrants.

Procession urges dignity and respect for migrants at border crossing

The Border Mass 250 included a conversation on immigration with U.S. Catholic bishops, celebration of a Mass, and a rosary procession across the international line. [...]

Bishops hold border Mass, rosary and procession for migrants as USA nears 250th

Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico.

Bishops Hold Border Mass, Rosary and Procession For Migrants

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix, and Bishop James Misko of Tucson, lead a procession following Border Mass 250, a binational gathering of faith, solidarity and recognition of the contributions of immigrants, at Sacred Heart Church in Nogales, Ariz., June 26, 2026. The prelates traveled through the port of entry to attend a rosary prayer and prayer service at the historic Purísima Con…

Catholics hold border Mass

NOGALES, Arizona — More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the U.S.-Mexico border Friday evening, urging the U.S. government to treat migrants with dignity and respect.

Cross-border Catholic alliance marks 250th

Catholic bishops from along the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond gathered Friday for Border Mass 250, a binational gathering of “faith, solidarity and recognition of immigrants” as the United States marks 250 years of freedom.