Father Frank O'Laughlin Celebrates 60 Years of Service with Mass for Immigrant Justice at 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Diamond Jubilee Mass for Immigrant Justice

• 💡 Father Frank O'Laughlin celebrated his 60th anniversary of service by hosting a Mass outside the Everglades Detention Center, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz'.
• 🎯 The Mass was a call for justice and dignity for immigrant communities, with attendees petitioning for asylum.

Solidarity with Detained Immigrants

• 🤝 The founder of the Guatemalan Maya Center urged worshippers to stand in solidarity with those being detained.
• 😥 A teacher expressed sorrow over ICE raids impacting immigrant families, leading parents to fear for their children's safety and keep them from school.

Personal Testimonies of Separation

• 💔 A 14-year-old named Angelica shared her pain over her father's detention, highlighting the cruel separation of families.
• 😔 Another 14-year-old spoke emotionally about family and friends being detained, describing them as being treated like animals.

Community Support and Ongoing Prayer

• 💖 A member of the Mkasuki tribe offered comfort to a stranger, emphasizing the responsibility to help those in pain.
• 🗓️ Prayer ceremonies continue weekly on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. near Oak Chapi, offering a consistent space for community support and advocacy.