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Presentation at the Reform Immigration for America Immigration Summit, Gallaudet University, Washington DC, June 4, 2009.pdf
The text of a presentation given by Sister Mary McCauley.

Closing remarks, prayer and rally first anniversary of the raid, St. Bridget’s Church, Postville, Iowa, May 12, 2009.pdf
The text of remarks given by Sister Mary McCauley.

Response to recognition at Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition, April 26, 2009.pdf
The text of a presentation given by Sister Mary McCauley

Why should we care and be involved. Interfaith Alliance, Des Moines, Iowa, November 9, 2008.pdf
The text of a presentation given by Sister Mary McCauley.

Reflection given during prayer service on the occasion of the visit of Rigoberta Menchu to Postville, Iowa, November 8, 2008.pdf
The text of a reflection given by Sister Mary McCauley.

Personal account from Sister Mary McCauley.pdf

Reflections form Sister Mary McCauley, BVM, English-Spanish.pdf

Speakers Michele Yehieli and Mario Basurto and moderator David Meeks discuss the basics of immigration in the United States and Iowa. This is the second in a series of four community forums on immigration, called Moving Beyond What I Think I Know: An…

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Newspaper article from May 13, 2008, Courier: Court proceedings against approximately 390 people detained in the largest immigration raid of its type are scheduled to begin this afternoon. Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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Newspaper article from May 13, 2008, Courier: Officials from a union attempting to organize workers at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville attempted to dissuade immigration officials from conducting a raid more than a week ago.
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