To: The Most Rev. Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis
Tell Indiana archbishop: Don't let anti-Muslim bigotry stop the church from helping refugees
Don't let political pressure stop the church from caring for refugees. Canceling plans to resettle a Syrian refugee family in Indiana would set a dangerous precedent for other communities across the country.
Why is this important?
With anti-Muslim bigotry and fear-mongering on the rise, politicians across the country have been rushing to block Syrian refugees from settling in the United States. And now organizations that help refugees are under attack.
Catholic Charities in Indianapolis had courageously committed to help resettle a Syrian refugee family -- but now the governor is publicly pressuring the local archbishop to back down.
Archbishop Joseph Tobin met privately with Governor Mike Pence this week and left saying he would give the governor's request "serious consideration."
If Archbishop Tobin is forced to give in to xenophobia, it could unleash a tsunami of political pressure to stop helping refugee families who desperately need our compassion. We need to make sure he stays strong.
Catholic Charities in Indianapolis had courageously committed to help resettle a Syrian refugee family -- but now the governor is publicly pressuring the local archbishop to back down.
Archbishop Joseph Tobin met privately with Governor Mike Pence this week and left saying he would give the governor's request "serious consideration."
If Archbishop Tobin is forced to give in to xenophobia, it could unleash a tsunami of political pressure to stop helping refugee families who desperately need our compassion. We need to make sure he stays strong.