Silam. Caribbean regional meeting. Burgus Monsignor: Immigration and Social Justice

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“This meeting fills us with joy and joy, because it allows us to welcome our Caribbean brothers and continue our prophetic mission in the symbol of Sinodal. Reflecting to start from our Mission Strengthens Our Commitment to Radia The Gospel Inside and Outside our Borders, “SAID MONSIGNOR FAUSTINO BURGOS, General Secretary of the Dominican Episcopate and Bishop of the Diocese of Baní, in his particification in the Third regional minding of caribbean countries, convert by the Latin America and Caribbean Episcopal Council (Celam) that has had Been Developed from March 17 to 21, on the Island of March 17.

Deportation and foreign gods: an invitation to integration

In an interview with DNA SilliamBishop Banny also referred to other issues correctly from the Dominican Republic of Dominican. He began to talk about the increasing migrant tensions, in this regard, stressed that the church continues in the front, which enhances respect, solidarity and integration of migrants, especially the Haitians.

“Although there are groups of foreigners, it must be remembered that the Dominican economy has benefited greatly from migrant work.”

In addition, he drew the community’s attention to understand the issue of immigration not as a problem but as a natural process, with a highlight that “Christ was a migrant with his family, and we must follow his example of reception and brotherhood.”

Corruption and political morals: the role of the Church

When referring to the issue of corruption and institutional weakness in this country, Monsignor Burgus noticed that it is the duty of the Church to condemn these bad practices and enhance the culture of transparency. Adding, the church must be promoted and not silent to allow the political class and legislators to continue to strengthen laws that prefer to escape punishment and corruption.

“We must be a prophetic voice of condemnation against sin and its supplement, such as corruption and impunity. The Church must enhance values ​​such as honesty and solidarity, as well as demanding a system of consequences for those who violate the law. “

Youth and Violence: Prevention Strategies

The introduction also warned of the urgent need to generate opportunities for young people as a way to prevent crime. In this regard, he talked about the importance of creating educational and social reintegration programs promoted by the Church.

“In the diocese of Baní, we implement the” Learning Love “program, which includes students, teachers, families and societies. He explained that these initiatives showed that they reduce school violence, bullying and unwanted pregnancy among adolescents.

Environmental care: Church’s commitment

Regarding the environmental challenges in the Dominican Republic, Monsignor Burgus set the work that was the delegation of environmental shepherds led by Monsignor Carlos Thomas Morel Debassin, La Vega bishop.

“We are currently facing conflicts with mining companies that seek to exploit natural resources. The Church calls for respecting the environment, protecting hydrographic basins and the worthy transition of affected societies.

Finally, he repeated the Church’s commitment to promoting dialogue between societies, companies and the state, and thus ensures a balance between economic development and the preservation of the joint house.

At the Caribbean regional meeting 2025

This regional meeting in the third Caribbean region, which is being promoted by the Episcopal Council in Latin America and the Caribbean Sea region, brings together 31 representatives of the church in the region with a steady goal in thinking about the main pastoral and social challenges facing the Caribbean. In addition, it seeks to enhance the church’s commitment to guilt, social justice and care for a joint home.