Holy Cross Catholic Parish
MESA, ARIZONA
Brazos Abiertos
Brazos Abiertos
Brazos Abiertos at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Mesa, Arizona is formed as a direct response to the DIOCESE OF PHOENIX BISHOPS PASTORAL LETTER: In Solidarity with the Stranger, June 20, 2025, that is printed below in its entirety.
Brazos Abiertos’s goal is to provide on this webpage timely descriptions and contacts for RESOURCES FOR MIGRANTS, REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, AND OTHER IMMIGRANTS in the Holy Cross parish community.
Here at Holy Cross, arms are open wide to all who seek to make a home in the parish. Please join us at Mass and at events described in the Church bulletin each week to worship, become acquainted with your neighbors, and build relationships. Feel free to stop by the parish office, or call 480 981-2021 with any questions.
Migrants Resources
Immigration Services / Familias Unidas
Catholic Charities Community Services – Phoenix
Contact Dianna Silva 602 749-4415 or toll free 1-855-316-2229
William De Santiago, Director, and 3 other accredited immigration specialists. Services include:
- Deportation Defense and Asylum
- Representation Before Immigration Court
- Travel Documents
- Cancellation of Removal
- Family-Based Petitions
- Fiance Visa
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- DACA Renewals
- Employment Authorization
- Green Card Renewals
- Petitions / U Visas/T Visas
- Adjustment of Status
- Consular Processing.
https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/immigration-legal-services
Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
(Florence Project) – Tucson and Phoenix
Contact: 520 777-5600 (Tucson); 602 307-1008 (Phoenix)
Free legal services, social services, and advocacy to immigrants facing detention and potential deportation.
At https://www.firrp.org click on Resources for a guide for parents and a comprehensive resource directory in Spanish and English and Know Your Rights videos. There is also a section on “How to defend your own case.”
National Legal Immigration Services Directory (Arizona)
Only free or low cost legal service providers are described.
At https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory/ you will find descriptions and contact information for an additional 19 legal services providers in Arizona.
Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN)
Contact: Email form at info@planphx.org or 602 730-1726
Free legal support for low-income, non-detained immigrants who are facing deportation in the Phoenix Immigration Court. https://www.planphx.org/legal-services
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
AILA’s Find a Lawyer webpage search in Arizona, available in Spanish and English.
Arizona State Bar Member Directory
At https://www.azbar.org search for a lawyer by your legal need and see profile details.