But now our ability to serve is under threat—not from lack of will, but from the United States’ broken legal immigration system.
Like many Catholic religious communities and dioceses, and other Christian and non-Christian religious groups as well, Glenmary depends in part on members from outside the U.S. For instance, two-thirds of our members under fifty years of age are from abroad. Despite efforts to recruit Americans, the reality is that few are knocking on our doors. The men and women who come to us from other countries bring skills, faith, creativity, and a deep commitment to rural ministry. Without them, our work in some of the most underserved regions would grind to a halt.
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