Nuns on the Bus Arrive in San Francisco
NETWORK’s ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Arrive in San Francisco for FINAL STOP of 6,500-mile tour, Urge Congress to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Faith Leaders, Business and Labor Leaders Throughout Country Urge Elected Officials to Protect Families, Support a Roadmap to Citizenship in 2013
On Tuesday, June 18th at 10AM, NETWORK’s “Nuns on the Bus” will join with the people of faith, labor, business and civil rights leaders at 200 Marina Blvd in San Francisco for the final stop of their 6,500-mile, 15-state tour for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. From Ellis Island to the shadow of Angel Island, nuns, business and civic leaders stood united to urge their elected officials to deliver real solutions to America’s broken immigration system.
Starting May 28, Catholic Sisters took to the road to urge lawmakers to support legislation that provides a roadmap to citizenship for 11 million aspiring Americans, promotes family unity, and protects the rights of all immigrant workers. The tour has drawn large and enthusiastic crowds of supporters in state after state on the route to the final stop in San Francisco.
WHO: Prominent San Francisco-area clergy and labor leaders, immigration activists, people of faith, and ‘Nuns on the Bus’, including:
Craig Wong, Executive Director, Grace Urban Ministries
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum, Beth Chaim Congregation
Bishop Bill Justice, Auxiliary Bishop, San Francisco Archdiocese
Tim Paulson, Executive Director, San Francisco Labor Council
Sr. Simone Campbell, Organizer, NETWORK’s ‘Nuns on the Bus’
WHAT: FINAL rally & press conference of “Nuns on the Bus” tour, urging Members of Congress to support a roadmap to citizenship and pass comprehensive immigration reform NOW!
WHERE: 200 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA
WHEN: Tuesday, June 18 at 10AM
The tour is called “NETWORK Nuns on the Bus: A Drive for Faith, Family, and Citizenship.”
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FINAL EVENT
Tuesday, June 18 at 10AM
Rally w/ Faith, Labor & Business Leaders, Final Press Conference
200 Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA
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