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Sister Joann Persch interviewed by Chicago radio station
Mercy Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch prepare to sign a 40-day call for praying, fasting and action for immigrant children and their families. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Immigration Ministry, along with ecumenical and interreligious guests, hosted “They’re All Our Children,” prayer vigil on Oct. 16, 2019 at The Healing Garden, Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mercy Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch prepare to sign a 40-day call for praying, fasting and action for immigrant children and their families. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Immigration Ministry, along with ecumenical and interreligious guests, hosted “They’re All Our Children,” prayer vigil on Oct. 16, 2019 at The Healing Garden, Holy Family Church, 1080 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Joann Persch was a guest on the “Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive” show on WCPT Radio in Chicago, Friday, October 24. Joann, who has been fighting for immigrants’ rights for more than 40 years, said, “As long as God gives me the strength and the call to respond to the needs of my immigrant sisters and brothers, I have to keep going …” Click here to listen to the full interview. (20 minutes)