1. What was the reason for having the II National Consultation?
   
   
2. How was the Consultation connected with the Catholic Church?
   
   
3. What happened at the Consultation ?
   
   
4. When is the III National Consultation?
   
   
5. Who attended the National Consultation?
   

 

1- What was the reason for having the II National Consultation?

To gather and listen to and consult with migrant farmworkers/rural immigrants about their issues, worries, needs, dreams, and plans for better life.

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2- How was the Consultation connected with the Catholic Church?

The II National Consultation was a project of CMFN - Catholic Migrant Farmworkers Network - which in turn, is an agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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3- What happened at the Consultation?

- The participants shared their reality and discussed emerging need.
- The entire group drew up Recommendations and Resolutions which will be shared with the Catholic Church and the wider community.
- Three farmworkers participants were elected to the CMFN Board of directors.
- There were times to pray together; there were also times to relax together.

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4- When is the III National Consultation?

The First National Consultation was held in 1996; the planning for the Second Consultation began in 2002. A time period of at least ten years is envisioned before the next National Consultation.

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5- Who attended the II National Consultation?

One hundred fifty-six farmworkers rural immigrants, and pastoral agents from 31 states attended.

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