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In 2001, the Dioceses of Youngstown, Cleveland and Columbus forged the Tri-Diocesan Mobile Migrant Ministry Collaborative to address the social, pastoral and legal needs of the Hispanic/Latino newcomers immigrating to six adjacent counties in Northeast Ohio. Through this partnership a full range of services are offered at minimal/no cost to HIspanic/Latino immigrants, community leaders, businesses and local parishes.
Programs and Services:
Pastoral Services
Faith Formation
Leadership Development
Prison Minisitry/Dention Services
Pastoral/Conversational Spanish classes
Interpretation/Translation Services
Legal Immigration Services
The Tri-Diocesan Mobile Migrant Ministry
Brian R. Corbin, Facilitator/Diocese of Youngstown
Sr. Francisca Aguillón, Pastoral Consultant
Centro San Jose, 701 Walnut Ave, NE
Canton, OH 44702
Office: 330-454-2220 Cell: 330-232-1086
Catholic Charities Legal Immigration Services
Naomi Hokky, esq, Supervising Attorney
206 West Main St.
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
(330) 297-7257
Toll-free:1-866-901-3700
The Tri-Diocesan Mobile Migrant Ministry has also partenered with the Immigrant Worker Project and Iglesia Luterana La Trinidad in the development of Centro San Jose, a resource and welcome center for newcomers in the Stark County region. Through Centro San Jose individuals can participate in:
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
Computer traning classes
Micro-enterprise development
Social Policy and Workplace Advocacy
Centro San Jose/Immigrant Worker Project
Dr. Jeff Stewart, Director IWP
701 Walnut Ave. NE
Canton, Ohio 44702
(330) 454-2220 Fax: 330-454-2255
e-mail: iwp-ohio@juno.com
Leo Giavino, Micro-Enterprise Development
Nazario Mendoza, Regional Organizer & Technology Specialist
ARTICLES OF LOCAL INTEREST REGARDING IMMIGRATION
Fr. Bob Bonnot, Pastor of Mother of Sorrows Parish, Ashtabula reflects upon the feast of Corpus Cristi. To read his reflections, click here (pdf).
On December 19, 2006, Brian R. Corbin, wrote an article for the MINISTERING TOGETHER website on the Tri Diocesan Mobile Migrant Ministry for the 2007 National Migration Week.
In the September 8, 2006 issue of the Catholic EXPONENT, Lou Jacquet highlighted how the Hispanics in the Diocese of Youngstown are changing the face of Catholicism. To read this article and interview with Sr. Teresa Ann Wolf, OSB, the Coordinator for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Refugees, click here.
In Spring 2006, Msgr. Lewis Gaetano of Walsh University wrote an article for the Catholic EXPONENT on the challenge that Catholics currently face as we work to welcome immigrants. As the grandson of an immigrant, Msgr. Gaetano weaves his story into the Church's history of welcoming immigrants. To read the complete article, click here.
In, “Who is my Neighbor? A Reflection on Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching,” by George Garchar of the Social Action Office of the Diocese of Youngstown, the Catholic EXPONENT continues to help its readers understand the issues around immigration.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC BISHOPS' DOCUMENTS
USCCB/Mexican Bishops' Statement, "Strangers No Longer," in condensed form.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown works closely with the USCCB Department of Migration and Refugee Services and its Justice for Immigrants Campaign.
The Catholic Legal Immigration Network has a developed a National Citizenship Plan. More information regarding it's contents can be accessesd by clicking here.
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