“As more and more people turn to the Church and faith communities, ICMC’s mission is more crucial than ever. We look forward to the future, walking together with you, in solidarity with migrants and refugees.”
Christine Nathan, ICMC President
“In these complex and challenging times, now more than ever our mission calls on us to continuing emphasizing gospel values, and bridging the gap between the global Church and refugee and migrant communities around the world”
Davide Bernocchi, ICMC Secretary General
ICMC’s history maps the major refugee crises of the post-war era, and the development of migration as a complex, international phenomena. Most of all, it provides a rich insight into the historical efforts of the global Church to ensure safety and dignity for all people on the move.
As we take the opportunity to look back on past achievements, we are conscious that conflict and poverty continue to drive record levels of global displacement, and that resources to assist those in need are much reduced. In this new environment, our mission calls on us to emphasize gospel values, and bridge the gap between the global Church and refugee and migrant communities around the world.
We draw strength from our Vatican-endorsed mandate to strengthen and coordinate Church efforts in relation to migrants and refugees, alongside the support and commitment of our global membership of national Catholic Bishops’ Conferences and international partners.
“We approve the International Catholic Migration Commission, whose function is to unite and organize existing Catholic associations and committees, and to promote, reinforce, and coordinate their projects and activities on behalf of migrants and refugees.”
Pope Pius XII announces the establishment of ICMC
Exsul Familia Nazerethena, 1 August 1952
We remain deeply grateful for the many generous donors, including anonymous supporters, whose commitment has made our work possible. Now more than ever, we rely on your support to help us deliver immediate assistance and protection to those who have lost everything.
In our 75th anniversary year, we remain committed to fostering hope through our mission of welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating people on the move, for the next 75 years and beyond. In a world facing mounting crises, this mission will sustain us, as a source of solidarity and a sign of the dignity of every human being as a child of God.
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