The primary purpose of the conference is to advance the goals of CMS’s Catholic Immigrant Integration Initiative (CIII) which seeks to study, document and support a growing network of diverse Catholic institutions that are working successfully to advance immigrant integration, empowerment and well-being. The conference will:

• Convey the spiritual and theological vision that undergirds the Catholic Church’s work with immigrants;
• Review public policies affecting immigrant integration and academic research on the work of Church institutions with immigrant communities;
• Lift up model integration programs and ministries; and
• Offer optional field visits to migrant ministries and shelters in San Diego and Tijuana on November 30th.

Registration:
To join Catholic leaders, scholars and immigrant communities in this important dialogue, register now at http://2016ciii.eventbee.com. The conference fee of $75 includes a welcome dinner and meals throughout the conference. However, discounts or fee waivers are available for qualifying registrants/organizations showing financial need. To apply, please contact cms@cmsny.org. Speakers and full agenda coming soon.