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Immigration

The mission of the Immigration ministry is to: know that we carry out God’s plan in how we welcome immigrants into our city/country; advocate for those who have been forced to flee their homelands; empower St. Margaret of Scotland parishioners to act in mercy and justice for new arrivals through workshops, activities, and lectures.

Contact Information

Immigration Team
immigration@stmargaretstl.org

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EXPLORING MIGRATION: A Faith Journey Program

Meetings are monthly (generally), most often by Zoom, to plan events, lectures, etc., throughout the year.

In addition to the  parish work on immigration, St. Margaret of Scotland is also one of the participating parishes of the Immigrant & Refugee Ministry.

Coordinators

Pat Dougherty
Astrid Homan

The Immigration team welcomes and works with immigrants/refugees as part of their faith journey, and advocates for them, including trafficked individuals, DACA students, and others. They invite all parishioners to act on their behalf with mercy and justice through education, programs, action, and advocacy.

Team goals are:

  • To recognize in Scripture God’s consistent preferential option for the poor and vulnerable and to realize that it’s how we welcome immigrants into our city/country that we carry out God’s plan in the 21st century.
  • To be a beacon of light for those who have been forced to flee their homelands – much like the Holy Family and Queen Margaret of Scotland – offering them safety and comfort.
  • To be a voice among St. Margaret of Scotland parishioners empowering them to act in mercy and justice for new arrivals to our city and country.

Latest Immigration News

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Help support local families in need and celebrate Christmas in July by donating food, household essentials, and hygiene items at the collection boxes in the back of church.

The SMOS Living Justice Ministries – Immigration team has lots of volunteer opportunities for June, including support for a local family, IRM Accompaniment Training, Flocknote messaging, and an Afghan dinner!

Drawing on firsthand experiences with refugees and migrants, parishioner Bob Pashos reflects on the Gospel call to welcome the stranger and highlights ways St. Margaret’s parishioners can get involved.

Parishioners and neighbors are invited to a special Welcome Neighbor STL Supper Club Dinner in the Parish Hall at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, located at 3864 Flad Ave, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now!