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Mercy Sister JoAnn Persch joined Catholic priests, religious sisters and brothers, along with representatives from Christian, Muslim and Jewish religions for a press conference on May 12 at Holy Name Cathedral. The group met to oppose the enactment and implementation of Arizona SB 1070 and to call on the Federal Government to freeze non-felony deportations and move swiftly toward passing compassionate, comprehensive immigration legislation.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World