Immigration Enforcement Fuels Fear Among Immigrant Worshippers at Sacred Heart Church

At the Shrine of the Sacred Heart, the immigrant congregation faces heightened fear as over 40 members have been detained or deported since increased immigration enforcement began.

• Since August, more than 40 members of the Parish at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart have faced detention or deportation due to intensified law enforcement agency actions.
• The Reverend and Pastor of the Catholic Church express concern as many parishioners, primarily from El Salvador, are too frightened to attend Mass (liturgy), buy food, or seek medical care.
• The heightened immigration enforcement has created a climate of fear within the Parish, impacting the ability of the immigrant community to participate fully in their religious activities.