Brian Stefan Szittai, Co-Director of the InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Kathleen McDonell, a mediator with the Cleveland Mediation Center, will provide on overview of de-escalation techniques and the priniciples of non-violent protest as useful tools for those in our community who are preparing to monitor and respond to immigration enforcement in our communities.
On Monday, July 13, 2026, 12 pm, March starts at St. Malachi Parish, 1375 West 25th St, Clevelandand ends in Downtown Cleveland. We will march for Justice, equity, and inclusion into the US American dream. A moral movement must invest in recruiting and training like-minded, engaged people for nonviolence. The U.S. military spends billions recruiting poor and marginalized youth, sponsoring games, air shows, and events that promote violence. We must challenge any system where our youth risk being devoured by a war machine serving the selfish interests of billionaires.
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Join CH4IR to celebrate, learn, create and build community honoring the contributions of immigrants in our home of Cleveland Heights. Learn from immigration lawyers, activists, and keynote speaker freed formerly detained political prisoner, Ayman Soliman. Create Art in a Community Art build for immigrant Rights. Listen to live music by and for immigrants, celebrating the long held tradition in Cleveland Heights of being the welcoming city we say we are. Take Action collectively. RSVP Below.
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Inspired by Pope Francis’ centering of Indigenous spirituality, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers are hosting “Sacred Border Experience: Indigenous Spirituality and Mission.” This event will explore what it means to be a missionary disciple in a way that honors, rather than erases, Indigenous cultures. Focused on Indigenous wisdom, border reality, reflection, and missionary discipleship, this experience will be October 9-11 at the Columban Center in El Paso, Texas.
Featured presenters include Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva, a Chicana/fronteriza historian and writer of Rarámuri descent and Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas at El Paso, and Monsignor Arturo J. Bañuelas, the founder of the Tepeyac Institute and Hope Border Institute, both in El Paso.
Immediately after, Maryknoll is offering an immersion trip at the El Paso/Juarez Border from October 11-16. Spend a week on a transformative pilgrimage retreat to El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico, which will delve into the complex realities of life for migrants. Experience the human side of migration by engaging directly with immigrants seeking refuge —sharing meals, hearing their powerful stories, and witnessing their resilience. Learn from Church workers and advocates who navigate these critical issues daily.
Rooted in the principles of social justice and spirituality, this journey offers moments of prayer, liturgy, and faith-sharing. Reflect on the Gospel and your beliefs while exploring the impact of U.S. immigration policies, the intricacies of migration, and your role in responding with compassion and action. This is more than a trip—it’s a call to deepen your faith, broaden your understanding, and return home as an advocate for justice. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness, learn, and grow.
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