The Immigrant Crosses is meant to travel and to be shared. Parishes, schools, and dioceses in other cities and states are invited to host the memorial or to create their own. We will gladly share our design, our materials, and our guidance, so that this witness of remembrance can take root wherever people are ready to remember.
Interested in bringing the crosses to your parish or school? Hosting is simple, and we provide everything you need.
Hosting at Your Parish
- Display the crosses at the main entrance, from the Saturday vigil through Sunday Masses.
- Include the Prayer for Migrants and a petition — for those who have died, and for compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform.
- Add the bilingual bulletin insert introducing the memorial.
- Invite families to respond to the U.S. bishops' (USCCB) calls to action and to take part in civic life.
- Optionally, host a simple gathering — such as a litany naming those who have died.
Hosting at Your School
- Display the crosses in a prominent location for one or several school days.
- Include the Prayer for Migrants and a petition during weekly services or events — for those who have died, and for compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform.
- Add the bilingual handout insert introducing the memorial.
- Invite families to respond to the U.S. bishops' (USCCB) calls to action and to take part in civic life.
- Optionally, host a simple gathering — such as a litany naming those who have died.