"Immigration And The Welcoming Church," by Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Know Nothing Nativism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_Nothing

In Wikipedia's entry on Know Nothing Nativism, substitute "Hispanic immigrants" for "European immigrants" and see the same anti-Catholic bigotry that characterized the original Know Nothing movement.

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"More than 150 Catholic immigration programs across the nation assist immigrants in becoming Americans. Helping the newcomer to our land feel at home is part of our mission, as Christ reminds us in Matthew 25 that "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."...Our nation has been enriched by the remarkable diversity of our citizenry and our ability to weave distinct traditions into one American fabric. With help from the church and other institutions, our country has done a remarkable job of transforming immigrants from other shores into Americans, helping them become full members of our culture and communities." Timothy Dolan in The Wall Street Journal