Prayer vigil set for 'humane' immigration reform
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Get the 7 to 7 on your mobile at www.projo.com. Twitter: projo | RSS | Email alerts PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence's Office of Immigration and Refugee Services will host a prayer vigil Wednesday in conjunction with a national campaign to enact "fair and humane immigration reform." The local event will begin at 2 p.m. at the St. Martin de Porres Center, 160 Cranston St. "It will show our representatives in Congress that humane immigration reform is a top priority for people of faith, and demonstrate a growing movement in support of immigration reform," said Stella Carrera, coordinator of the diocese office. The national prayer vigil campaign, organized by the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, a partnership of faith-based organizations, is intended to coincide with the congressional recess, when members will be in their home districts. 
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The Diocese should get together with Rep. Diaz. The Diocese announced that they are closing schools due to lack of enrollment, Mrs Diaz wants taxpayers to pay for illegals, have the Diocese educate them. Problem solved for both of them.
I do agree with Ms. Carrera, that there is a growing movement for (illegal)immigration reform, however unlike her I believe the movement to to get rid of them.
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Try to stay focused here. It's not immigration that has people upset; It's "ILLEGAL" immigration. Let's not confuse the two. "ILLEGAL", as in contrary to current laws.
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In the past, any person coming to America worked hard and took the test to become a citizen. Working towards such goals does deserve benefits from this country. IF you walk in and do not make yourself a LEGAL citizen, why should you have any rights. Work hard like our ancestors did and then debate immigrant rights.
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