Over the past year, the United States has witnessed sweeping changes to its immigration policy, communities and families torn apart by mass deportations, and a sharp rise in fear and uncertainty due to new enforcement tactics. Amid this landscape, voices of prophetic courage on the local, national, and global scenes have provided signs of hope, insisting on the contributions immigrants make and on a human dignity that crosses borders. 

This interdisciplinary conference explores the complex dynamics of contemporary migration with a focus on our local and national contexts. It will provide policy updates, undertake theological and ethical analyses, and consider institutional and grassroots responses to the rapidly evolving reality of migration today.  

Speakers include scholars and graduate students from a variety of disciplines, policy experts, ecclesial and civic leaders, as well as representatives from community-based initiatives. Additionally, the conference offers an advocacy training session and spotlights local, impact-driven opportunities. In this way, the conference aims to both inform as well as provide participants with opportunities to take action.

Free and open to the public, Please visit our website for full conference details and registeration. 

Sponsored by: 

Institute for Liberal Arts

Provost’s Office

Jesuit Institute

Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences

Theology Department

Bosi Center for Religion and American Public Life

Gloria L. and Charles I. Clough School of Theology and Ministry

Boston College Law School