WHEN April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm 1 hr 30 mins
WHERE St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 15353 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68154, United States


Angels Unawares, Timothy Schmalz, St. Peter's Square

Recognizing the Stranger: Migration and the Catholic Faith

What do Catholics believe about immigration, and what are the current challenges facing our community?

Join us at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church on Sunday, April 26th, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM for an afternoon of reflection, education, and faith-driven dialogue.

About the Program

We are honored to welcome Fr. Scott Hastings, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Omaha. Fr. Hastings will provide a clear and concise explanation of Catholic teaching regarding the rights and responsibilities of immigrants, rooted in the Church’s rich tradition and applied to the complexities of our world today.

In addition to exploring the theological foundations of migration, this program will offer a look at the local landscape, including:

  • Demographics: Information on immigrant populations currently living in Nebraska.

  • The Journey: An exploration of "open and closed" pathways to migration.

  • Local Stories: Insight into the lived experiences of refugees and immigrants within our own city.

St. Wenceslaus' Commitment

St. Wenceslaus, as a parish founded by Czech immigrants, has a long and proud history of supporting immigrant families in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Knights of Columbus, and our dedicated Catholic Social Teaching Ministry.

In collaboration with the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Social Teaching Ministry, Omaha Together One Community (OTOC), and the Archdiocese of Omaha, this event bridges the wisdom of Catholic belief with practical information. Our goal is to empower parishioners to make a positive, faith-based response to the challenges facing our neighbors today.

From the U.S. Bishops

"Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. The Church’s teaching rests on the foundational concern for the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God... The priority of the Lord, as the Prophets remind us, is for those who are most vulnerable: the widow, the orphan, the poor, and the stranger." > — U.S. Bishops, Special Message on Immigration, Nov. 2025
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