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The leadership of the four branches of the Maryknoll family issued a statement in support of Annunciation House https://default.salsalabs.org/Ta2cb6a66-4f4a-4f24-b2be-6eb8992f0766/bebd80a3-6b67-42c7-9273-3d680c8e2af7, a Catholic-affiliated non-profit organization in El Paso, Texas, that operates a group of houses of hospitality for migrants. The statement comes in response to recent attempts https://default.salsalabs.org/T55f12505-aa43-401d-bb30-7abd92e552b9/bebd80a3-6b67-42c7-9273-3d680c8e2af7 by the Texas attorney general to shut down Annunciation House on the grounds of baseless accusations.

“The attorney general’s illegal, immoral and anti-faith position to shut down Annunciation House is unfounded,” said Ruben Garcia, founder and director of Annunciation House.

“Maryknoll missioners have served as volunteers at some of the shelters operated by Annunciation House, where, in coordination with the U.S. Border Patrol and ICE, along with community partners, migrants can find food, clothing and shelter as they prepare to leave El Paso on the next leg of their journey. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable among us, and specifically, to welcome the stranger, we believe that the mission of Annunciation House, as expressed by its founder Ruben Garcia, exemplifies our Christian commitment to love one another, and makes our society stronger.”