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Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2010, Washington, Dc, March 19-22, 2010, Mary Mccauley Jan 2010

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2010, Washington, Dc, March 19-22, 2010, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

Mary McCauley shares the story of the Postville raid and the aftermath with at the Ecumenical Advocay Days in 2010 in Washington, D.C and how the local Catholic church responded.


The Postville Story, Just Faith Participants, Resurrection Parish, Dubuque, Iowa, February 20, 2010, Mary Mccauley Jan 2010

The Postville Story, Just Faith Participants, Resurrection Parish, Dubuque, Iowa, February 20, 2010, Mary Mccauley

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Mary McCauley shares the experience of the Postville raid and the aftermath at the Just Faith meeting in Dubuque, Iowa February 20, 2010.


The Postville Story, Sisters Of St. Francis, Mt. St. Francis, Dubuque, Iowa, January 14, 2010, Mary Mccauley Jan 2010

The Postville Story, Sisters Of St. Francis, Mt. St. Francis, Dubuque, Iowa, January 14, 2010, Mary Mccauley

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Mary McCauley recounts the events of the Postville raid and the aftermath and how the local Catholic Church responded. She also encourages other churches to speak out on immigration reform.


Poster For Camayd-Freixas Presentation Jan 2010

Poster For Camayd-Freixas Presentation

Postville Project Documents

Announces presentations by Dr. Erik Camayd-Freixas, who served as an interpreter for those detained in the immigration raid at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville, Iowa.


Why Should We Care And Be Involved? Interfaith Alliance, Des Moines, Iowa, November 9, 2008, Mary Mccauley Nov 2009

Why Should We Care And Be Involved? Interfaith Alliance, Des Moines, Iowa, November 9, 2008, Mary Mccauley

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An address given by Mary McCauley about her experience providing support to those directly impacted by the Postville raid.


Iowa, Other Raids Rallying Points In Push For Immigration Changes, Patricia Zapor May 2009

Iowa, Other Raids Rallying Points In Push For Immigration Changes, Patricia Zapor

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Catholic News Service article from May 12, 2009: A year ago a dramatic workplace immigration raid turned the town of Postville, Iowa, on its head, with the arrest of 389 immigrant workers rippling through to most of the town's 2,300 residents, straining resources and ultimately leading to closed businesses around town.


Town's Economy Is Hit Hard After Immigration Raid, Mark Pattison May 2009

Town's Economy Is Hit Hard After Immigration Raid, Mark Pattison

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Catholic News Service article from May 1, 2009: When Father Paul Ouderkirk assumed the pastorate of St. Bridget Parish in Postville in 2000, he estimated the town's population at 2,000. Within a year, he said, it had grown to 2,500.


Clergy, Religious Offer Perspectives On Aftermath Of Postville Raid, Mark Pattison May 2009

Clergy, Religious Offer Perspectives On Aftermath Of Postville Raid, Mark Pattison

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Catholic News Service article from May 1, 2009: Reverberations from the immigration raid in Postville last May are still being felt in the town and throughout the Archdiocese of Dubuque, of which Postville is a part.


American Dream Still Shines For Women Detained In Postville Raid, Mark Pattison Apr 2009

American Dream Still Shines For Women Detained In Postville Raid, Mark Pattison

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Catholic News Service article from Apr. 27, 2009: When Marta Veronica Cumez Solovi was driven to the Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville where she once worked, she said she had a sense of dread about going back there.


Response To Recognition At Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition, April 26, 2009, Mary Mccauley Apr 2009

Response To Recognition At Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition, April 26, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

An address given by Mary McCauley on her receiving an award from the Chicago New Sanctuary Coalition on April 26, 2009. She acknowledged all those impacted by the Postville raid and accepted it in their honor.


Story Of Our Lives Kate Blair's Directors Notes, Kate Blair Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Kate Blair's Directors Notes, Kate Blair

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The stage directions for la Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives, written by the director Kate Blair.


La Historia De Nuestras Vidas (The Story Of Our Lives) English Script, Teatro Indocumentado Jan 2009

La Historia De Nuestras Vidas (The Story Of Our Lives) English Script, Teatro Indocumentado

Postville Project Documents

A play that recounts the experiences of seven of the people caught up in the Postville immigration raid in 2008.


Archdiocesan Pastoral Staff, Advent Day Of Reflection, January 16, 2009, Mary Mccauley Jan 2009

Archdiocesan Pastoral Staff, Advent Day Of Reflection, January 16, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

A reflection on hope and what gave the Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants hope through their experiences.


Information About The Decorah Performance Of La Historia De Nuestras Vidas : The Story Of Our Lives Jan 2009

Information About The Decorah Performance Of La Historia De Nuestras Vidas : The Story Of Our Lives

Postville Project Documents

An announcement of the June 11, 2009 performance of La Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives at the Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Decorah, Iowa as well as a preview of a play created by women impacted by the Postville raid.


Un Comentario De La Obra Dramatisada La Historia De Nuestras Vidas De Juventino Lopez Pichia, Juventino Lopez Pichia Jan 2009

Un Comentario De La Obra Dramatisada La Historia De Nuestras Vidas De Juventino Lopez Pichia, Juventino Lopez Pichia

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A commentary on the creation of the play La historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives written by one of the men that wrote and performed the play.


Story Of Our Lives Written Statement From Co-Director Alex Skitolsky, Alex Skitolsky Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Written Statement From Co-Director Alex Skitolsky, Alex Skitolsky

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A commentary on the creation of the play La Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives written by the co-director of the play.


Story Of Our Lives Spanish Poster For Chicago Performance, Teatro Indocumentado Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Spanish Poster For Chicago Performance, Teatro Indocumentado

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A poster announcing the performance of La Historia de nuestras vidas on March 22, 2009 at the Luther Memorial Church in Chicago.


Story Of Our Lives Spanish Commentary By Juventino Lopez Pichia, Juventino Lopez Pichia Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Spanish Commentary By Juventino Lopez Pichia, Juventino Lopez Pichia

Postville Project Documents

A commentary on the creation of the play La Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives written by one of the men that wrote and performed the play.


Story Of Our Lives Image 3 Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Image 3

Postville Project Documents

A color photograph of the seven men who wrote the play La Historia de nuestras vidas : the story of our lives, along with a woman who organized the presentation in Madison, Wisconsin on December 19, 2009.


Story Of Our Lives Personal Interviews, Teatro Indocumentado Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Personal Interviews, Teatro Indocumentado

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The transcriptions of the stories that form the basis of the play La Historia de nuestras vidas ; the story of our lives. The stories cover their childhoods, their decisions to come to the United States, their experiences getting to Postville, what it was like to work at the Agriprocessors plant, and the raid and what happened to them after the raid.


Story Of Our Lives Image 1 Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Image 1

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A photograph of the seven men who wrote the play. This image was used on the cover of the play.


The Day Democracy Died: The Postville Raid And The Criminalization Of Migrants, Erik Camayd-Freixas Jan 2009

The Day Democracy Died: The Postville Raid And The Criminalization Of Migrants, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

Dr. Camayd-Freixas writes of his experience serving as a translator for those detained in the Postville raid, components that lead to the immigration situation in the United States, and areas for comprehensive immigration reform.


Transcript Of Hearing Before The Judiciary Subcommittee, Erik Camayd-Freixas Jan 2009

Transcript Of Hearing Before The Judiciary Subcommittee, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

The statements of Erik Camayd-Freixas, David Leopold, Robert R. Rigg, and Lora Costner before the U.S.House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law concerning the Agriprocessors plant immigration raid in Postville, Iowa.


Response To Receiving Cristine Wilson Medal For Equality And Justice, From Iowa Commission On The Status Of Women, August 29, 2009, Mary Mccauley Jan 2009

Response To Receiving Cristine Wilson Medal For Equality And Justice, From Iowa Commission On The Status Of Women, August 29, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

Mary McCauley briefly recounts the experience of helping those impacted by the Postville raid in accepting the Cristine Wilson medal.


Closing Remarks, Prayer And Rally First Anniversary Of The Raid, St. Bridget’S Church, Postville, Iowa, May 12, 2009, Mary Mccauley Jan 2009

Closing Remarks, Prayer And Rally First Anniversary Of The Raid, St. Bridget’S Church, Postville, Iowa, May 12, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

The closing that Mary McCauley gave at the prayer service marking the one-year anniversary of the Postville raid.


Prayer Service On The Anniversary Of The Postville Raid Program Jan 2009

Prayer Service On The Anniversary Of The Postville Raid Program

Postville Project Documents

Program of the prayer service at Saint Bridget's Catholic Church on the anniversary of the Postville raid, May 12, 2009.


One Year Anniversary Vigil Flyer From St. Bridget's Catholic Church Front Jan 2009

One Year Anniversary Vigil Flyer From St. Bridget's Catholic Church Front

Postville Project Documents

Announces the prayer vigil and remembrance ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the Agriprocessors immigration raid.


La Historia De Nuestras Vidas Spanish Script, Teatro Indocumentado Jan 2009

La Historia De Nuestras Vidas Spanish Script, Teatro Indocumentado

Postville Project Documents

A play that recounts the experiences of seven of the people caught up in the Postville immigration raid in 2008.


Story Of Our Lives Image 2 Jan 2009

Story Of Our Lives Image 2

Postville Project Documents

A color photograph of the seven authors of the play La Historia de neustras vidas : the story of our lives.


Reflection Given During Prayer Service On The Occasion Of The Visit Of Rigoberta Menchu To Postville, Iowa, November 8, 2008, Mary Mccauley Jan 2009

Reflection Given During Prayer Service On The Occasion Of The Visit Of Rigoberta Menchu To Postville, Iowa, November 8, 2008, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

A reflection on the Postville immigration raid given at a prayer service for the visit of Rigoberta Menchu on November 8, 2008.