Catholic Review – NEWARK, N.J. (OSV News) — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and more than 35 religious leaders from various faiths gathered Jan. 13 to oppose mass deportations anticipated under the incoming presidential administration.

The bilingual interfaith event focused on the spiritual and practical steps religious communities are taking to resist policies that threaten family unity. It was organized by Faith in New Jersey and Faith in New York, local federations of the national advocacy nonprofit Faith in Action, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Newark.

The event, held at St. Lucy’s Church in Newark, brought together Catholic, Jewish and Muslim leaders who expressed deep concern for immigrant families at risk of separation and displacement. Among the faith leaders present were Newark Auxiliary Bishops Manuel A. Cruz, Elias R. Lorenzo, Michael A. Saporito and Gregory J. Studerus.

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