Oklahoma Catholic Church leaders speak out on immigration

Immigration should be the responsibility of federal lawmakers, and laws passed should treat the undocumented humanely and with dignity, respecting the disadvantaged, families and children, says a statement released by Catholic Church leaders in Oklahoma.

BY VALLERY BROWN | Published: March 29, 2011

Immigration is the responsibility of the federal government, and laws passed should treat the undocumented with dignity, respecting the disadvantaged, families and children, Oklahoma Catholic Church leaders said Monday.

photo - The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of Oklahoma City, above, and the bishop of Tulsa released a statement against immigration legislation in Oklahoma.

The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, archbishop of Oklahoma City, above, and the bishop of Tulsa released a statement against immigration legislation in Oklahoma.

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