The following Facebook message from Father Edgar Villanueva is provided here as a community service, in both English and Spanish. (El siguiente mensaje de Facebook del Padre Edgar Villanueva se proporciona aquí como un servicio comunitario, tanto en inglés como en español.)
This September 23rd, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., we will have an informational session at our parish in Sun Valley:
- Senator Flores, an immigration attorney, will provide an update on the current and future status of DACA. This includes what to do in case of arrest, medical care, communication, bonds, courts, judges, visitation, etc.
- A representative from the National Guard will speak about the role of the National Guard in our area regarding immigration.
- A representative from the school district will speak about the district’s plan in the event of an immigrant presence.
- A representative from the DMV will speak about driver’s licenses and permits for undocumented individuals, renewals, initial applications, asylum cases, people with work permits, etc.
- A representative from UNR will speak about the university and immigration. What to expect, their plan or policy, programs for undocumented students, student visas, etc.
- The presence of the Guatemalan consul is subject to change.
Please note: According to Father Edgar, the meeting will be conducted in Spanish.
Este 23 de septiembre, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:15 p. m., tendremos una sesión informativa en nuestra parroquia en Sun Valley:
- El Senador Flores, abogado de inmigración, nos brindará información actualizada sobre la situación presente y el futuro de DACA. Qué hacer en caso de arresto, atención médica, comunicación, fianzas, tribunales, jueces, visitas, etc.
- Un representante de la Guardia Nacional hablará sobre el papel de la Guardia Nacional en nuestra area en materia de inmigración.
- Un representante del distrito escolar hablará sobre el plan del distrito en caso de presencia migratoria.
- Un representante del DMV hablará sobre licencias y permisos de conducir para personas sin documentos, renovaciones, solicitudes iniciales, casos de asilo, personas con permisos de trabajo, etc.
- Un representante de la UNR hablará sobre la universidad e imigración. Qué esperar, qué plan o política tienen, programas para estudiantes sin documentos, visas de estudiantes etc.
- La presencia del consul de Guatemala esta sujeta a Cambio.
National Migration Week
In a letter posted in both English and Spanish by Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg on Facebook, he states, “This observance connects the plight of migrants in our land and throughout the world to the plight of the migrating Joseph, Mary, and infant Jesus and the scriptural mandate to welcome the stranger, the alien, the orphan, and the widow.” Indeed, Biblical verses abound calling for us to be welcoming to immigrants.
According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “For 45 years, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week (NMW). This is an opportunity to reflect on our history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which our country has been enriched by generations of immigrants, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as their own. It is also an occasion to grow in appreciation of the challenges faced by migrants and refugees, both in the United States and beyond, and to express solidarity through prayer, accompaniment, and advocacy. Pope Francis chose ‘Migrants, missionaries of hope’ for this year’s theme.”
Migrants, Missionaries of Hope
The Life, Peace & Justice Commission of the Diocese of Reno presents “A Mass in Solidarity with Migrants” on September 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, located at 310 West Second Street in Reno, NV.
“I invite everyone to come and pray for the many human beings, both in our land and throughout the world, who find themselves caught without a land to call home, often due to violence and/or natural disaster. We pray also for reasonable and just immigration reform,” Mueggenborg stated.
