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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 6h

Chicago Catholic joined us on Saturday as over 1,000 people processed with the Eucharist from St. Eulalia to the ICE detention center in Broadview. At the doors of the facility, we were denied entry, but not silenced. We will continue the struggle.💪✝️

#WeAreOneBody #FaithInAction #CSPLaction

Immigration activists process with Eucharist to Broadview

About 1,000 people followed the Eucharist from St. Eulalia Church in Maywood to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Broadview on Oct. 11, singing and praying the rosary in English and Spanish.

www.chicagocatholic.com

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 13h

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽! In the example of St. Jerome and many others, it is proven that coordinated rapid response teams are critical. Please join the rapid response teams from across Chicago and the suburbs to ensure we are all safe.

Chicago priest urges parishioners to leave mass with caution after ICE agents reported nearby

Chicago's Rogers Park community remained vigilant after reports of federal agents near a Catholic church during Sunday mass.

www.nbcchicago.com

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility

Jesuits and other Catholic and Christian clergy were turned back by ICE when they tried to bring the Eucharist to detained immigrants in Broadview, Ill.

www.americamagazine.org

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 3d

But in case you missed it, Fr Dowling's statement takes the time to make it explicit: "Father, forgive the ones who do not know what they are doing. Have mercy on the souls of those who know exactly what they're doing."

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so so much for highlighting our Eucharistic procession action and for your solidarity! @rahaeli.bsky.social

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Music now.

Grim reminder: people held inside the detention center have reported it's impossible to hear much coming from outside.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Religious leaders here are not mincing words. They have repeatedly used the word "evil."

"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Father Larry attempts to walk toward the detention center.

ISP prevent people from moving forward. Lieutenant Col Bradley says he's making a call and dialing the ICE facility, but also says people may be waiting a while.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Request denied/unanswered.

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

Hi @unraveledpress.com thank you so much for capturing these video clips from our Eucharistic procession action yesterday in Broadview! We are grateful that you’re sharing these powerful moments with so many others!

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

A group of hundreds of faith in coalition who started at a Maywood church just arrived at the detention center for a eucharistic procession.

They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

We’re wondering the same thing. How can you deny the body of Christ and our right to extend communion to those in need of hope, solidarity and kinship. What is there to hide inside the detention center is so morally offensive that they’re unwilling to allow nuns and priests to enter?

Mezentine @mezentine.bsky.social · 2d

Why won’t they let anyone inside that building?

Keep asking the question: why won’t they let anyone inside that building?

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 3d

And the exact moment they're turned away: bsky.app/profile/unra...

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Request denied/unanswered.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 3d

More photos! chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Religious leaders denied request to deliver communion to detainees at Broadview facility

Hundreds of people joined a delegation of Catholic priests and nuns marching to the Broadview detention site to hold communion, but they were turned away with no reason given. A total of 15 protesters...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

Amen

rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 3d

But in case you missed it, Fr Dowling's statement takes the time to make it explicit: "Father, forgive the ones who do not know what they are doing. Have mercy on the souls of those who know exactly what they're doing."

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 3d

For any Catholic, the sight of a Eucharistic Procession being turned away at the gates of the destination is the embodiment of Jesus being denied entrance. You don't have to be Catholic to get the symbolism in that!

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 3d

We were a 1,000 faithful and courageous members strong today in solidarity with one another as we processed with God to the detention center to bring communion to our loved ones in detention

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 3d

Streets outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in suburban Broadview were filled with song and prayer Saturday as a local church led a procession to the facility, aiming to give detainees communion but ultimately being denied.

Hundreds participate in procession to Broadview ICE facility, condemn detentions and deportations

Organizers say the event was held to provide solidarity and support to detainees at the facility, with participants walking more than a mile to Broadview.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

Amen

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · 3d

Grateful to Fr. Larry and the 1,000 other CSPL members who prayed in solidarity with our migrant sisters and brothers while we processed to the detention center

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Judah Grunstein @judah-grunstein.bsky.social · 3d

Liberation theology in the USA. More please.

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · May 19

Check out this new website! www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/

You will find up-to-date, reliable information and resources for immigrants, advocates, and allies.

IL IMMIGRATION INFO | Know Your Rights

A Know Your Rights Card is a small wallet-sized card that you can download, print, complete, and keep with you to communicate your rights.

www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · May 15

Welcome, Pope Leo XIV! To see someone from the Chicagoland area called to the papacy fills us with pride.

Our hope is that Pope Leo XIV will build upon the legacy of prophetic solidarity shown by his predecessors who were most committed to justice, while breaking new ground in confronting the spir

Welcoming Pope Leo XIV — Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership

CSPL’s statement welcoming Pope Leo XIV.

www.csplaction.org

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Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership @csplaction.bsky.social · May 1

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