2 Miles of Solidarity and Love
From Plaza Fiesta to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
1:00 p.m. - Gather for prayer and fellowship at Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Hwy NE Atlanta, GA 30345.
1:30 p.m. - Walk begins with police escort; bring your own water for beginning of walk
Walk and pray along Buford Highway, Clairmont Road and Briarcliff
Arrive at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Living Stations of the Cross presented by Seventh Grade students of IHM School
Event will end with chili dinner in the Lower Level of the church
The eighth annual Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants on Wednesday, March 23, is an act of faith, solidarity, and hospitality. This interfaith pilgrimage through Georgia is a prayer with feet. The Pilgrimage prays that our faith communities and nation will search for ways that favor a spirit of solidarity and justice. We walk by a faith that transcends borders and bids us to overcome all forms of discrimination and violence so that we may build relationships that are just and loving.
“We, and our brother bishops throughout the United States, continue to call for comprehensive, family-based, federal immigration reform for those seeking the same opportunities for their families that were the dream of our own immigrant ancestors. Sacred Scripture teaches that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God, that we are redeemed by Jesus Christ and that we are called to share the burdens of others. Scripture demands special concern for aliens, strangers and others who are vulnerable.” – from Pastoral Statement On Immigration By The Catholic Bishops Of Georgia
Volunteers are needed to walk, pray, take pictures and videos, act as drivers, etc. Donations of water bottles are also needed. Contact Mark Bracken (
[email protected]) if you are able to donate water or be a volunteer.