Josephine Lopez Paul

Lead Organizer, COPS/Metro (est. 1974) WXSW Industrial Areas Foundation

[Josephine Lopez Paul @jlopezpaul]

America loves to vilify and dehumanize Mexicans, despite their historic contributions to US #publicvoices #hijackedpolitics https://t.co/6eFccGKm7G

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

Most Rev. Mark J. Seitz of El Paso spoke about the fear caused by dehumanizing language around immigrants, often based on harmful generalizations that misrepresent the vast majority of them. Watch the full interview and read today’s statement at: https://t.co/7OEjZzvWCd

[Thomas Reese, S.J. @ThomasReeseSJ]

NCR Editorial: Hope in a time of darkness https://t.co/747ONkeZKS via @NCRonline

[U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops @USCCB]

On today's Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Most Rev. Gary Janak of San Antonio tells us why "the Little Flower" has always been important to him and his family and how her Little Way has shaped his vocation.

#StThérèseOfLisieux #LittleFlower

[West/Southwest IAF @WXSWIAF]

Front page feature includes quotes by Sr. Pearl Ceasar (@copsmetro), Bob Fleming (@tmo_gclc), National IAF Co-Director Joe Rubio and Pope Francis!

@DAI_IAF @CTXInterfaith @EPISOBI @Pontifex @VaticanNews @CudaEmilce @ABishopGustavo @BishopBurns @bpdflores @austeni

[Thomas Reese, S.J. @ThomasReeseSJ]

My @RNS column at NCRonline: 15 hidden gems in the synod on synodality report https://t.co/Mb857qDhtl via @NCRonline

[West/Southwest IAF @WXSWIAF]

We’re excited to share our 5-year parish organizing strategy, established with the support of CCHD! This video features immigrant and native-born leaders working to form an active and vibrant community

@PovertyUSA_CCHD #CCHD @Pontifex

https://t.co/HkZ83e47GT

[Texas Fair Lending Alliance @TXFairLending]

Do you know why the #SCOTUS heard arguments today on striking down the @CFPB? It started here in Texas - where payday lenders, angry with a CFPB rule that made them ensure that borrowers could actually afford to repay the loan, took their case to court. https://t.co/auNCNvDV0c

[Valley Interfaith Project @VIPphx]

A delegation from the West/Southwest IAF met with Pope Francis last week to talk about the work of VIP and our sister organizations.

“What you’re doing is creating a culture," Pope Francis said. "That’s what I would emphasize. You’re creating a culture of solidarity.”

[West/Southwest IAF @WXSWIAF]

Pope meets with delegation of @WXSWIAF organizers and leaders who are patiently building a 'culture of solidarity.'

Great coverage by @Cindy_Wooden with @CatholicNewsSvc details the follow up encounter filled with insight and humor at the #Vatican.

https://t.co/3Un4YQu1e6

[Josephine Lopez Paul @jlopezpaul]

Why the synod on synodality is confusing to American Catholics https://t.co/CRHWj8JFn5 via @NCRonline

[COPS/Metro @copsmetro]

2023 Recognizing the Stranger training in the books! Over 200 attended 41 institutions, and two bishops!

[Central Texas Interfaith @CTXInterfaith]

Dracula Speaks Out on HB 5 Chapter 313 “Re-Vamp” #txlege #chapter313

[Central Texas Interfaith @CTXInterfaith]

HB5-Ch313 revamp LOWERS job wage requirement from Ave. manufacturing wage to Ave. county wage-a much lower standard! No tax dollars for poverty wages! @ErinForYall @EllenTroxclair @GinaForAustin @DonnaHowardTX @CarrieIsaac @BucyForTexas @jamestalarico @SherylCole1 @lulufloresatx

[Texas Fair Lending Alliance @TXFairLending]

Yesterday evening, HB 2127 - the preemption bill that would prohibit new cities from adopting a payday and auto title lending reform ordinance - has advanced through the House, but our work to fight this bill that limits local control is far from over! https://t.co/vf61U1nPlU

[Maria-Pia Negro Chin @MariaPiaChin]

Al final de su audiencia ayer, el Papa Francisco rezó por los migrantes muertos en un 'trágico' incendio cerca de la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos - Trenton Monitor | Online News Site of the Diocese of Trenton, N.J. https://t.co/p55zQ4hUDp

[COPS/Metro @copsmetro]

A Message from Pope Francis to the SWIAF and COPS/Metro on the celebration of 5 years of The Recognizing the Stranger Strategy #quevivapapa https://t.co/wuJQ6i1yxV via @YouTube

[Poverty USA by CCHD @PovertyUSA_CCHD]

It’s hard to reconcile life with guns. Only love saves. Only love protects.” said @ABishopGustavo at a plenary discussion last week highlighting CCHD-supported @COPSMetro’s response in the wake of #Uvalde. Check out a recap of the panel: https://t.co/qfEQs9vjk6 #PowerofCCHD

[West/Southwest IAF @WXSWIAF]

"Long-standing partners @copsmetro and the Archdiocese of San Antonio were held up as examples of how community orgs and local dioceses can work together, highlighting their response to the [Uvalde] tragedy."

#CSMG23 @USCCB @PovertyUSA_CCHD #Uvalde

https://t.co/J548l2YfDZ

[West/Southwest IAF @WXSWIAF]

COPS/Metro joined Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller at a recent Catholic Social Ministers Gathering to share how the Church and community organizations worked together in the aftermath of Uvalde.

#CSMG23 @MariaPiaChin @jlopezpaul @ABishopGustavo #Uvalde

https://t.co/J548l2YfDZ

[Poverty USA by CCHD @PovertyUSA_CCHD]

“It’s beautiful to see how community organizers like @copsmetro can work together with the church in San Antonio to care for the people of the diocese.” -@ABishopGustavo