World Day for Migrants and Refugees (Sunday 27 September)

This Sunday, we celebrate World Day for Migrants and Refugees. For more than a century now, the Catholic Church has marked this occasion as a way to celebrate the gift of migrants and refugees and draw attention to the plight of millions around the world who are forcibly displaced and trafficked. We recall that Jesus himself was a refugee; forced to flee his homeland for safety. Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has encouraged us to reflect on Pope Francis' message for the day, where he emphasises the need to welcome, protect, promote and integrate those who come to our shores seeking refuge and a new life. We also pray for our own migrant and refugee communities, who are such a gift to our society and Melbourne Catholic community! Read Pope Francis' message here: bit.ly/MigrantRefugeeSunday2020