E-Bulletin from Campus Ministry at John Carroll University

April 27, 2008

Vol 1, Issue 31

CAMPUS TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: IMMIGRATION

Justice for Immigrants

In light of the current discussion on-campus surrounding the issue of immigration, Campus Ministry thought it would be helpful to provide some resources on Catholic Social Teaching as it relates to the topic.

The following "Frequently Asked Questions" are linked to responses developed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The responses and additional information can be found at the USCCB immigration site "Justice for the Immigrants".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Does the Catholic Church support illegal immigration?

Why does the church care about immigration policies?

Do immigrants without documentation pose a potential security threat?

For security puprposes, shouldn't we be sealing our borders entirely?

Does the Catholic Church support "amnesty"?

Is it true that immigrants don't want to learn English?

Do undocumented immigrants pay taxes?

Are crime rates increasing because of undocumented Immigrants?

Do immigrants take jobs away from U.S. citizens?

Are immigrants a drain on the United States economy?

Do undocumented immigrants burden the healthcare system?

5/13 - SENIOR RETREAT - TUESDAY OF SENIOR WEEK!

Hey Seniors - want to relax and reflect with friends about your Carroll experience? Join Campus Ministry staff for Senior Retreat on Tuesday, May 13^th. We begin with lunch on campus and then head out to Carrollodge for informal conversations about life after JCU. After a barbecue and lawn games we'll end with a closing prayer service and return to campus by 9pm. Click

here to learn more or to REGISTER ONLINE. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 7. For more information contact Paula Fitzgerald at ext 4709 or pfitzgerald@jcu.edu.

END OF YEAR COLLECTION - GIVE IT AWAY, DON'T THROW IT AWAY!

Resident Ministers are sponsoring an End of the Year Collection. Items will be donated to local non-profit agencies or immersion experience sites: clothing, shoes, toiletries (unopened, please), movies or DVDs, paper/plastic products, household items, school supplies, books, non-perishable food (unopened, please). NO FURNITURE! Drop-off sites are open NOW through May 9^th (end of finals week): Bernet, Apt 1J, Campion 102, Dolan 015, Hamlin 118, Millor 103, Murphy 268, Pacelli Pool Table Room (contact RM Michelle Anderson or RA on duty for key), Sutowski Lobby. Contact your Resident Minister for more information. Click here to learn more

CAMPUS MINISTRY'S DANFORD AWARD WINNER

Alison Cyperski Each year, the Campus Ministry department confers the Danford Award on a deserving graduating senior. This award honors an outstanding student who has participated and/or displayed leadership in many (if not most) of the programs put forth by our department. This year's recipient is Alison Cyperski.

Alison has been a member of a Christian Life Community for all four years, the last three of which she has been a leader. In the spring of 2007, she was a team member for the Manresa 11 retreat, and the Senior Co-leader in the fall of 2007 for the Manresa 12 retreat. She also attended the 8-Day Silent Retreat in January of 2007.

Alison has been very involved in liturgical ministry throughout her four years by being a lector and Eucharistic minister. In November of 2006 and 2007, Alison attended the School of Americas Protest in Georgia, and has been a member of JUSTICE for most of her time here. She has attended several Teach-Ins with the Ignatian Family and the Interreligious Task Force of Central America both at the SOA Protest and here in Cleveland.

Alison has been on three immersion experiences: Duran, Ecuador; Immokalee, FL; and, most recently Nicaragua, where she was a Student Coordinator. With the Nicaragua Immersion group, Alison organized a service project with the Migrant Farmers of Painesville, OH, and helped further knowledge about consumerism and trade on campus through displays and education.

Alison has truly embodied what it means to be "a woman for others." Please join us in congratulating Alison for her outstanding commitment to a faith that does justice!