Chicago Sikhs join interfaith prayers for migrants
More than 200 Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and Sikhs gathered on Sunday, Jan. 15, at St. Viator Catholic Church, Chicago, to pray for migrants and comprehensive immigration reform.
Rajinder Singh Mago represented Sikh Religious Society, Palatine, and participated in the circle of love for humanity. He rendered Sikh prayers for the event's closing ceremony.
The interfaith prayer service was sponsored by Sisters & Brothers of Immigrants, a Catholic group advocating for immigrant rights that called together people of several faiths to join in prayer on International Day of the Migrant, a day designated by Pope Francis.
"On this, the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of all nations, no matter what their status, race, ethnicity or faith tradition," said Sister Bernadine Karge, OP, St. Viator Catholic Church.
"As members of the human family, we share a common home, earth. In our interdependent, globalized world, we recommit ourselves to reform our immigration laws. We seek legislation that is just, inclusive, responsible, respectful and allows for full participation in our community. We believe that immigrants rights are human rights."
The event ended with fellowship, conversations and light refreshments.
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