Early this month, a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Grainger County, Tenn. profoundly affected the local community, which is served by Glenmary’s St. John Paul II mission. Glenmary president Father Chet Artysiewicz released a statement picked up by The Washington Post and Glenmary Father Steve Pawelk, who was in the thick of things helping families, was quoted by several publications.
April 6 — The Washington Post
ICE raids meatpacking plant in Tennessee
April 6 — WBIR Channel 10 News
Local families wait for answers
Local families wait for answers
April 7 — CNHI Television
Raid Reaction
Raid Reaction
April 7 — WBIR Channel 10 News
Religious leaders say ICE raid hurt local community
Religious leaders say ICE raid hurt local community
April 7 — Statement by Bishop Richard F. Stika
Bishop extends thanks to those who support families
Bishop extends thanks to those who support families
April 10 — The Call
United Methodists, others, respond to ICE raid
United Methodists, others, respond to ICE raid
April 11 — Grainger Today
Living with the fallout of an ICE storm: families speak out
Living with the fallout of an ICE storm: families speak out