JOB POSTING: Unaccompanied Minors Program (UMP) – STAFF ATTORNEY
Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS) has TWO (2) immediate openings for a Staff Attorney within its Unaccompanied Minors (UMP) Program. DMRS is a full service immigration legal aid organization providing high quality free and low cost legal services to individuals residing in West Texas and New Mexico.
The Staff Attorney will work with a team to provide Know-Your-Rights presentations, legal screenings for the determination of eligibility for relief from removal, referrals to outside entities, as well as provide legal representation before the El Paso Immigration Court, Texas family courts, and before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to eligible children in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) or eligible children recently released from ORR custody. The Staff Attorney will provide representation in seeking a number of benefits, including but not limited to: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Asylum, and Adjustment of Status.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 _Review all materials and legal updates related to unaccompanied immigrant minors;
 _Participate in regular staff meetings with the rest of the team to discuss cases and program developments;
 _Participate in meetings and calls with stakeholders;
 _Prepare for and participate in site visits and conference calls with the Vera Institute;
 _Respond to Vera Institute e-mails and reports;
 _Provide KYRs, screenings, and follow-up services to minors in federal custody at the ORR facilities within El Paso, Texas;
 _Provide direct legal representation to children in ORR custody or for children recently released from ORR custody before the El Paso Immigration Court, USCIS, and the Texas family courts; and
 _Comply with the contractual requirements of the grant, including completing referrals as required.
 
Qualifications:
 _Juris Doctor;
 _MUST be licensed and in good standing to practice in the State of Texas;
 _Post-JD experience in immigration law and/or family law preferred;
 _Fluent in Spanish;
 _Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
 _Demonstrated commitment to public service, particularly to children's issues and/or immigration.
 
Benefits
 _Starting salary of $46,301 for recently licensed attorneys. All others, salary is commensurate with experience.
 _Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available.
 _Retirement Plan available.
 
To apply:
Email a Cover Letter, completed DMRS Application, Writing Sample, Letter of Good Standing from the Texas Bar, and Resume to Melissa M. Lopez, DMRS Executive Director, MLOPEZ@DMRS-EP.ORG.
NO EMAIL OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE – APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED IF DMRS DECIDES TO CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW.

JOB POSTING: Caseworker (Unaccompanied Minors Program)
Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS) has one opening for a caseworker within its Unaccompanied Minors Program. DMRS is a full service immigration legal aid organization providing high quality free and low cost legal services to individuals residing within the geographical boundaries of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.
The caseworker will work with a team to provide know-your-rights presentations, legal screening intakes for the determination of eligibility for relief from removal, and court preparation session, as well as provide support for the direct legal representation of minors in Immigration Court, family court, and before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The caseworker will also conduct administrative tasks, including preparing applications, opening files, and inputting data for reporting purposes.
Responsibilities include:
 _Review all materials and legal updates related to unaccompanied immigrant minors;
 _Participate in regular staff meetings with the rest of the team to discuss cases and program developments;
 _Participate in meetings and calls with stakeholders;
 _Prepare for and participate in site visits and conference calls with the Vera Institute of Justice;
 _Respond to Vera Institute of Justice e-mails and reports;
 _Provide KYRs, screenings, and follow-up services to minors in federal custody at the ORR facilities within the El Paso, Texas Immigration Court jurisdiction; and
 _Comply with contractual requirements of the grant, including completing referrals as required.
 
Qualifications:
 _Minimum one year experience working in a professional atmosphere;
 _Experience in immigration law preferred;
 _Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
 _Fluency in English and Spanish;
 _Excellent oral and written communication skills;
 _Demonstrated commitment to public service, particularly to children's issues and/or immigration
 
Benefits
 _$11.86 per hour (35 hour work week) – As this is a grant funded position, the salary is firm. No negotiation on the hourly wage.
 _Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available
 
To apply:
Email a Cover Letter, completed DMRS Application, and Resume to Melissa M. Lopez, DMRS Executive Director, MLOPEZ@DMRS-EP.ORG.
NO EMAIL OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE -
DMRS WILL CONTACT APPLICANTS WE DECIDE TO INTERVIEW
 
 

 
JOB POSTING: Unaccompanied Minors Program (UMP) – STAFF ATTORNEY
Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS) has TWO (2) immediate openings for a Staff Attorney within its Unaccompanied Minors (UMP) Program. DMRS is a full service immigration legal aid organization providing high quality free and low cost legal services to individuals residing in West Texas and New Mexico.
The Staff Attorney will work with a team to provide Know-Your-Rights presentations, legal screenings for the determination of eligibility for relief from removal, referrals to outside entities, as well as provide legal representation before the El Paso Immigration Court, Texas family courts, and before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to eligible children in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) or eligible children recently released from ORR custody. The Staff Attorney will provide representation in seeking a number of benefits, including but not limited to: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Asylum, and Adjustment of Status.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 _Review all materials and legal updates related to unaccompanied immigrant minors;
 _Participate in regular staff meetings with the rest of the team to discuss cases and program developments;
 _Participate in meetings and calls with stakeholders;
 _Prepare for and participate in site visits and conference calls with the Vera Institute;
 _Respond to Vera Institute e-mails and reports;
 _Provide KYRs, screenings, and follow-up services to minors in federal custody at the ORR facilities within El Paso, Texas;
 _Provide direct legal representation to children in ORR custody or for children recently released from ORR custody before the El Paso Immigration Court, USCIS, and the Texas family courts; and
 _Comply with the contractual requirements of the grant, including completing referrals as required.
 
Qualifications:
 _Juris Doctor;
 _MUST be licensed and in good standing to practice in the State of Texas;
 _Post-JD experience in immigration law and/or family law preferred;
 _Fluent in Spanish;
 _Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
 _Demonstrated commitment to public service, particularly to children's issues and/or immigration.
 
Benefits
 _Starting salary of $46,301 for recently licensed attorneys. All others, salary is commensurate with experience.
 _Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available.
 _Retirement Plan available.
 
To apply:
Email a Cover Letter, completed DMRS Application, Writing Sample, Letter of Good Standing from the Texas Bar, and Resume to Melissa M. Lopez, DMRS Executive Director, MLOPEZ@DMRS-EP.ORG.
NO EMAIL OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE – APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED IF DMRS DECIDES TO CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW.
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     Two of El Paso’s oldest Catholic churches are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year.  Sacred Heart Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish both were established in 1893.  Together these parish communities have planned a series of events to mark this momentous occasion and share their rich history in the El Paso region.
     Sacred Heart was a gift to the Diocese by Father Carlos Pinto, the Apostle of El Paso, who decided to build two churches with schools – Sacred Heart was built for Spanish-speaking Catholics and Immaculate Conception for English-speaking Catholics.   On December 11, 1892, the cornerstone for Sacred Heart Church was laid and the first Mass was celebrated on April 30, 1893.  Jesuits have continuously staffed Sacred Heart Parish since its founding 125 years ago. Today, the Sacred Heart community has a strong and abiding spirit, which is especially evident in its joyful and faith-filled liturgies.
Immaculate Conception is a liturgical and architectural treasure of downtown El Paso. It was built in 1893 by Fr. Pinto at the same time as her sister church, Sacred Heart. The church served El Paso luminaries such as the Magoffin family, Richard Caples, Mayor Charles Kelly and more. When the Diocese of El Paso was established in March 1914, Immaculate Conception became the Provisional Cathedral, a title the church still retains.  In 2014 Bishop Mark Seitz invited the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter to serve at Immaculate Conception. Their arrival renewed the regular celebration of the traditional Latin Mass.
     In a recent interview with Father Ron Gonzales, S.J., Pastor at Sacred Heart and Father Kevin O’Neill, F.S.S.P., Pastor at Immaculate Conception, the Rio Grande Catholic was reminded of just how significant these two beautiful and historic churches are to the El Paso region.

RGC: Why are both churches celebrating the 125th Anniversary together?
FR. RON GONZALES: Fr. Carlos Pinto, S.J., known as the Apostle of El Paso, laid the foundations of what was to eventually become the Diocese of El Paso in these two churches built simultaneously 125 years ago, hence the title of the celebration: Building on Pillars of Faith. Although, only Sacred Heart continues to be staffed by Jesuits, we felt it was important to include the spiritual heritage of both parishes as they were both influential to the spiritual underpinnings of the El Paso Catholic faith community.
FR. KEVIN O'NEILL: Fr. Carlos Pinto, S.J. built Immaculate Conception and Sacred Heart churches at the same time to serve two language communities in El Paso.  While forging their own histories, these sister churches have remained twin pillars of faith for the El Paso region.  In order to honor that history for the benefit, not only of the two parish communities, of the wider El Paso community in which countless souls have close connections with these churches, we agreed to a collaboration for this anniversary. 

RGC: The Jesuits have had an impact in El Paso since 1893, how so?
FR. RON GONZALES: Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus knew that education and spirituality could both help a person to become the person that God created them to be. Together, with the Sisters of Loretto, the Jesuits established elementary schools, and for a time a Jesuit High School in El Paso. Many people also remember individual Jesuit priests and brothers who left an impact on their lives to this day. Bishop Schuler, S.J., was the first Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso setting course for what is today a vibrant and ever expanding diocese.
FR. KEVIN O'NEILL:  Fr. Pinto, SJ, founder of many of the principle churches in El Paso was a Jesuit and the beginnings of the diocese had Jesuit contributors.  The 125th anniversary celebrations do not focus on one man, The Jesuits as an order, or the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, which serves at Immaculate Conception Church.  Rather, the anniversary honors the history and communities of these parishes and hopes to build on that legacy for the future.
 
RGC: There must be many stories from both parishes of families in the area?
FR. KEVIN O'NEILL: There are many fascinating stories from the history of the parish that we hope to highlight in this year.
FR. RON GONZALES: If you talk to anybody from El Paso, it seems everyone has some connection to these two churches. Some were altar servers; some were baptized, confirmed or married here. Many families' grandparents grew up here in very humble beginnings and later were able to move on to a better life for themselves and their family. By remembering and celebrating our roots and humble beginnings we can better appreciate and reconnect to that faith sometimes long forgotten.
 
RGC: What is the future of the church in El Paso for Sacred Heart and for Immaculate Conception?
FR. RON GONZALES: It is a question that those who most love these parishes must ultimately answer for themselves. We believe that this parish continues to serve the many spiritual needs of the parishioners, many now aging and infirm, as well as the wider El Paso faith community. Sacred Heart Parish serves as the hub for Jesuits presently working with our parishioners, migrants/immigrants, the poor in Juarez, spiritual direction to seminarians, helping other local parishes with mass, jail ministry, talks and workshops, and visits to the sick and infirm. Our unique Ignatian Spirituality lends itself to all of these and more. All are welcome to make their spiritual home here at the "Mother Church" of the Diocese of El Paso. AMDG- For the Greater Glory of God.  
FR. KEVIN O'NEILL: There are several unique characteristics about the heritage of Immaculate Conception Church on which to build.  As the Pro-Cathedral of the diocese of El Paso it is, in a sense, the ‘Mother Church’ of the diocese.  As the community continues to grow with young new families and others seeking a home for beautiful worship of Almighty God, a place of recollected prayer, and a solid teaching of the faith the origins and identity of El Paso’s mother church is being reclaimed and infused with fresh life.  We are excited to continue this important evangelical labor. 
Another important way in which Immaculate Conception “bringeth forth out of [its] treasure new things and old.” (Mt 13:52)  is through the liturgical preservation and promotion of the very Rite of Mass that Fr. Pinto, SJ would have celebrated here and the first Bishop of El Paso, Anthony Schuler, would have offered.  The ancient treasure of the Traditional Latin Mass is again available to the faithful of the El Paso region in connection with the prayer of our fathers in the faith and countless saints.  Immaculate Conception has the unique privilege to offer this form of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at all of her liturgies. 
 
RGC: Is there a way people can participate and join the 125th celebration?
FR. RON GONZALES: I would encourage individuals to pick at least one of the many events during this year to participate. Come celebrate with us the wonderful gift of God's continued blessings over these 125 years! You won't be disappointed.
FR. KEVIN O'NEILL: In addition to the events already held, immaculate Conception is hosting a Golf Tournament on the 18th of May. There will be a Procession from Sacred Heart to Immaculate Conception on the 8th of June.  We are very privileged and excited to announce a Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Traditional Form on the 15th of August.  This will be the first time in over 40 years that this liturgy will be offered in the Diocese of El Paso.  There are other events that will be announced soon.  
 
125th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS SCHEDULE
PROGRAMA DE EVENTOS DURANTE EL ANIVERSARIO 125
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
FRI: MAY 18 at 10 am Golf Tournament (Torneo de Golf) Underwood Golf Course
SUN: JUN 3 First Mass of Newly Ordained Priest (Misa) 10:00 am
WED: AUG 15 Feast of Assumption of Our Lady Pontifical Solemn Mass (Festividad/Misa)
 
SACRED HEART
FRI: JUN 8 at 8 am Golf Tournament (Torneo de Golf ) Butterfield Trail Golf Club
SAT: JULY 28 at 10 am History of the Jesuits and the Parishes in El Paso (Historia de los Jesuitas y las Parroquias en El Paso) by Father Eddie Fernandez, S.J.
 

     Dos de las iglesias católicas más antiguas de El Paso celebran su 125 aniversario este año. La Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón y la Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción fueron establecidas en 1893. Juntas, estas comunidades parroquiales han planeado una serie de eventos para conmemorar esta ocasión trascendental y compartir su rica historia en la región de El Paso.
     La Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón fue un regalo para la Diócesis por parte del Padre Carlos Pinto, el Apóstol de El Paso, quien decidió construir dos iglesias con escuelas: La Parroquia Sagrado Corazón fue construida para católicos de habla hispana e Inmaculada Concepción para católicos de habla inglesa. El 11 de diciembre de 1892, se colocó la piedra angular de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón y se celebró la primera misa el 30 de abril de 1893. Los jesuitas han atendido continuamente a la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón desde su fundación hace 125 años. Hoy, la comunidad del Sagrado Corazón tiene un espíritu fuerte y permanente, que es especialmente evidente en sus liturgias alegres y llenas de fe.
     La Inmaculada Concepción es un tesoro litúrgico y arquitectónico del centro de El Paso. Fue construido en 1893 por el Padre Pinto, al mismo tiempo que su iglesia hermana, Sagrado Corazón. La iglesia sirvió a luminarias de El Paso como la familia Magoffin, Richard Caples, el alcalde Charles Kelly y algunos más. Cuando la Diócesis de El Paso se estableció en marzo de 1914, la Inmaculada Concepción se convirtió en la Catedral Provisional, un título que la iglesia aún conserva. En 2014, el Obispo Mark Seitz invitó a la Fraternidad Sacerdotal de San Pedro a servir en la Inmaculada Concepción. Su llegada renovó la celebración regular de la misa tradicional latina.
     En una entrevista reciente con el padre Ron Gonzales, SJ, pastor de la Parroquia Sagrado Corazón y el padre Kevin O'Neill, FSSP, pastor de la Inmaculada Concepción, el Periódico Río Grande, recordó lo significativas que estas dos bellas e históricas iglesias son para la región de El Paso.
 
RGC: ¿Por qué es que ambas iglesias celebran el 125 aniversario juntas?
PADRE RON GONZALES: el Padre Carlos Pinto, S.J., conocido como el Apóstol de El Paso, sentó las bases de lo que eventualmente se convertiría en la Diócesis de El Paso en estas dos iglesias, construidas simultáneamente hace 125 años, de ahí el título de la celebración: Construyendo sobre los Pilares de la Fe. Aunque, solo el Sagrado Corazón sigue siendo atendido por jesuitas, sentimos que era importante incluir el patrimonio espiritual de ambas parroquias, ya que ambas tenían influencia sobre los fundamentos espirituales de la comunidad de fe católica de El Paso.
PADRE KEVIN O'NEILL: El padre Carlos Pinto, S.J. construyó iglesias de la Inmaculada Concepción y el Sagrado Corazón al mismo tiempo para servir a dos comunidades lingüísticas en El Paso. Mientras forjaban sus propias historias, estas iglesias hermanas han permanecido como dos pilares de fe para la región de El Paso. Para honrar esa historia en beneficio, no solo de las dos comunidades parroquiales, sino de la comunidad más amplia de El Paso, en la que innumerables almas tienen estrechas relaciones con estas iglesias, acordamos una colaboración para este aniversario.
 
RGC: Los jesuitas han tenido un impacto en El Paso desde 1893, ¿cómo es eso?
PADRE RON GONZALES: Ignacio de Loyola, el fundador de la Compañía de Jesús, sabía que la educación y la espiritualidad podían ayudar a una persona a convertirse en la persona que Dios creó para ser. Juntos, con las Hermanas de Loretto, los jesuitas establecieron escuelas primarias y después de un tiempo, una escuela secundaria jesuita en El Paso. Muchas personas también recuerdan a los sacerdotes y hermanos jesuitas quienes dejaron un impacto en sus vidas hasta el día de hoy. El Obispo Schuler, S.J., fue el primer Obispo de la Diócesis de El Paso que estableció el curso para lo que hoy es una diócesis vibrante y en constante expansión.
PADRE KEVIN O'NEILL: El Padre Pinto, SJ, fundador de muchas de las principales iglesias en El Paso, era jesuita y los comienzos de la diócesis tenían contribuyentes jesuitas. Las celebraciones del 125 aniversario no se centran en un solo hombre, los jesuitas como orden, o la Fraternidad sacerdotal de San Pedro, quienes  sirven en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción. Más bien, el aniversario honra la historia y las comunidades de estas parroquias y espera aprovechar ese legado para el futuro.
 
RGC: ¿Debe haber muchas historias de familias de ambas parroquias en el área?
PADRE KEVIN O'NEILL: Hay muchas historias fascinantes en la historia de la parroquia que esperamos resaltar en este año.
PADRE RON GONZALES: Si hablas con alguien en El Paso, parece que todos tienen alguna conexión con estas dos iglesias. Algunos eran monaguillos; algunos fueron bautizados, confirmados o casados aquí. Los abuelos de muchas familias crecieron aquí en un comienzo muy humilde y luego pudieron pasar a una vida mejor para ellos y su familia. Al recordar y celebrar nuestras raíces y humildes comienzos, podemos apreciar mejor y volver a conectar con esa fe a veces olvidada hace mucho tiempo.
 
RGC: ¿Cuál es el futuro de la iglesia en El Paso para el Sagrado Corazón y para la Inmaculada Concepción?
PADRE RON GONZALES: Es una pregunta que los que más aman a estas parroquias deben finalmente responder por sí mismos. Creemos que esta parroquia continúa sirviendo a las muchas necesidades espirituales de los feligreses, muchos de ellos ahora envejecidos y enfermos, así como a la comunidad de fe más amplia de El Paso. La Parroquia Sagrado corazón sirve como centro para los jesuitas, quienes actualmente trabajan con nuestros feligreses, migrantes /inmigrantes, los pobres en Juárez, la dirección espiritual a los seminaristas, ayuda a otras parroquias locales con misa, ministerio de la cárcel, charlas y talleres,  visitas a los enfermos y desahuciados. Nuestra Espiritualidad Ignaciana única se presta a todo esto y más. Todos son bienvenidos para hacer su hogar espiritual aquí en la "Madre Iglesia" de la Diócesis de El Paso. AMDG- Para la Gran Gloria de Dios.
PADRE KEVIN O'NEILL: Hay varias características únicas sobre la herencia de la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción sobre las cuales construir. Como la Pro-catedral de la diócesis de El Paso es, en cierto sentido, la 'Madre Iglesia' de la diócesis. A medida que la comunidad continúa creciendo con nuevas familias y otras personas que buscan un hogar para la adoración hermosa de Dios Todopoderoso, un lugar de oración recolectada y una sólida enseñanza de la fe, los orígenes y la identidad de la iglesia madre de El Paso se recuperan e infunden vida fresca. Estamos entusiasmados de continuar este importante trabajo evangélico.
Otra forma importante en que la Inmaculada Concepción "saca de su tesoro cosas nuevas y antiguas" (Mt 13:52) es a través de la preservación y promoción litúrgica del mismo Rito de la Misa que el Padre. Pinto, SJ., habría celebrado aquí y el primer obispo de El Paso, Anthony Schuler, habría ofrecido. El antiguo tesoro de la Misa tradicional latina está nuevamente disponible para los fieles de la región de El Paso en relación con la oración de nuestros padres en la fe y en innumerables santos. La Inmaculada Concepción tiene el privilegio único de ofrecer esta forma del Santo Sacrificio de la Misa en todas sus liturgias
 
RGC: ¿Hay alguna manera en que las personas puedan participar y unirse a la celebración número 125?
PADRE RON GONZALES: Animaría a las personas a elegir al menos uno de los muchos eventos durante este año para que participen. ¡Venga a celebrar con nosotros el maravilloso regalo de las continuas bendiciones de Dios durante estos 125 años! No te decepcionará.
PADRE KEVIN O'NEILL: Además de los eventos que ya se han celebrado, la Inmaculada Concepción organiza un Torneo de Golf el 18 de mayo. Habrá una procesión desde el Sagrado Corazón, a la Inmaculada Concepción, el 8 de junio. Tenemos el privilegio y el entusiasmo de anunciar una misa solemne y pontifical en la forma tradicional el 15 de agosto. Esta será la primera vez en más de 40 años que esta liturgia se ofrecerá en la Diócesis de El Paso. Hay otros eventos que se anunciarán pronto.

PROGRAMA DE EVENTOS DURANTE EL ANIVERSARIO 125
 
INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN
VIERNES: 18 DE MAYO a las 10 a.m. Torneo de Golf (Torneo de Golf) Campo de Golf “Underwood”
DOMINGO: 3 DE JUNIO Primera misa del sacerdote recién ordenado (Misa) 10:00 a.m.
MIERCOLES: 15 DE AGOSTO Fiesta de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, Misa Solemne Pontificia (Festividad / Misa)

SAGRADO CORAZÓN
VIERNES: 8 DE JUNIO a las 8 a.m. Torneo de Golf (Torneo de Golf) Campo de Golf “Club Butterfield Trail”
SAB: 28 DE JULIO a las 10 a.m. Historia de los Jesuitas y las Parroquias en El Paso (Historia de los Jesuitas y las Parroquias en El Paso) por el Padre Eddie Fernández, S.J.

If you are an experienced educator who would like to work at an all-Boys High School, we would like to hear from you.  Cathedral High School is a Catholic Lasallian college preparatory conducted in the three-century old Lasallian tradition begun by Saint John Baptist De LaSalle to give a human and Christian education to the young by observing the five core principles:

• Faith in the presence of God
• Concern for the poor and social justice
• Respect for all persons
• Quality education
• Inclusive community

Cathedral High School is a private, Catholic high school for young men, located in Downtown El Paso, Texas. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso which owns and administers the school.
The school serves close to 500 students and draws students from El Paso County, Ciudad Juárez and New Mexico. College courses, taught at Cathedral High School in conjunction with the El Paso Community College, afford junior and senior students the opportunity to complete their first year of college while still at Cathedral. The school has a 100% graduation rate and over 90% of the school's graduates continue their education at university level.
The school considers its programs in Campus ministry, community service and religious education to be central to the incorporation of Catholic Christian spirituality into the daily lives of students.
We are seeking an individual who has a proven record of achievement, an understanding and appreciation of enrollment and development activities, with accomplished communication skills.
The person selected will have a Master’s degree in Education or Educational Administration with a minimum of 18 hours in administration and supervision. 
 
Application Process for the Principal of Cathedral High School
Please print the application, reference form, criteria form and the request for transcript form, from our website www.elpasodiocese.org, under the Employment tab.  Once completing the application and criteria form, mail it to the Human Resources Office at 499 St. Matthews Street, El Paso, TX  79907, for processing.  Mail the transcript form to all institutions you have attended and they will mail it directly to our office.  Complete your portion of the reference forms and send them to the individuals.  They will return them directly to us.  Upon submitting the application form please request the materials for completing the Criminal Background Check and return them to the Human Resources Office.  Once everything is in, we will notify the Chair of the Search committee of your status.
 
 
Patricia López Fierro
Chancellor / Director of Human Resources
Diocese of El Paso
Catholic Pastoral Center
499 St. Matthews Street
El Paso, TX  79907
(915)872-8407
(915)872-8413- fax
(915)872-8428 – HR fax
pfierro@elpasodiocese.org
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Morally Irresponsible. Dangerously Ineffective.
Statement of the Commission on Migration of the Diocese of El Paso
On Plans to Deploy the National Guard to the Border
 
Today’s decision by the Trump administration to deploy the National Guard to the border is morally irresponsible and dangerously ineffective. It is a hurtful attack on migrants, our welcoming border culture, and our shared values as Americans.
 
As a border community, we already know the painful moral and human consequences of the militarization of our border. Our undocumented brothers and sisters go through daily existence trapped between checkpoints and failed laws. Our Dreamers continue to live an anxious twilight of uncertainty and stress. The asylum seekers fleeing terror and seeking mercy at our border are imprisoned and separated from their families.
 
We know that our border has never been more secure. We know that it is irresponsible to deploy armed soldiers in our communities. We know that only by working together to address the dehumanizing poverty and insecurity in our sister countries in Latin America and around the world will we resolve the root causes that drive migration. And we know we must end the hopelessness in our communities that fuels our nation’s addiction to drugs, which deals only death and destruction to the people of our continent.
 
Jesus Christ, the Sun of Justice, gives us hope that our efforts to build bridges among peoples and cultures is not in vain. On this solemn day when we recall the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let us remember his words. “If we will make the right choice, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our world into a beautiful symphony
of brotherhood. If we will but make the right choice, we will be able to speed up the day, all over America and all over the world, when ‘justice will roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.’"
 
Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso
Ms. Lily Limón and Mr. Dylan Corbett, Co-Chairs
 
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The Commission on Migration supports the Bishop of El Paso in advancing the mission of the Church so that persons who migrate are welcomed, protected, promoted and integrated, both in the life of the Church and in society.
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Bishop Mark Seitz will celebrate the fourth annual Mass of Atonement and Hope on Saturday, March 17 at 10 am in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  The Mass of Atonement and Hope was initially offered for all the victims of sexual abuse by clergy.  It was an acknowledgement that in the past the Church’s response to reports of sexual abuse by members of the clergy and other religious communities was often lacking, inappropriate, or nonexistent.  As a result, there was a failure to respond appropriately to the needs of victims.  Recognizing that sexual abuse exists in all areas of society and that there are other victims of sexual harassment, physical, domestic, and emotional abuse, Bishop Seitz has chosen to offer this mass for all victims.      
 
It is hoped that the Mass of Atonement and Hope will be a source of healing for the victims and will demonstrate the Church’s concern for their well-being.  The members of the Church, especially pastors and other leaders, recommit themselves to assisting in the healing process for victims.  . 
 
At times, experiencing sexual abuse may cause the victims to become separated from their faith in God and their Church, which could provide them with comfort and solace.  The Mass will provide a reminder to the victims that they have a place where they belong and where they can experience God’s love and mercy.      
 
All victims, family members, those who provide assistance and support to victims and all others are invited to attend the Mass of Atonement and Hope.  We hope to see you there.
 
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse by a member of the clergy, please contact Susan Martinez, Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of El Paso, at 872-8465
If you wish to participate in ministry or as a volunteer in your parish, please contact your parish Safe Environment Coordinator or  Diana Bulko, Safe Environment Coordinator for the Diocese of El Paso, at 872-8427.
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