‘The fear is wide’ – LA pastors minister to migrants amid immigration raids
As immigration raids continue, parishes in Los Angeles have reported a significant decline in Sunday Mass attendance among Hispanic parishioners.
With many local Catholics saying they are scared to leave their homes, pastors are finding new ways to minister to their flocks.
Recent data suggests that between 800,000-900,000 undocumented immigrants reside in Los Angeles County — nearly 10 percent of the county’s population.