"We call upon all people of good will, to welcome the newcomers in their neighborhoods and schools, in their places of work and worship, with heartfelt hospitality, openness, and eagerness both to help and to learn from our brothers and sisters of whatever religion, ethnicity, or background." —Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity, A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops

Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) welcomes refugees from around the world who have been forced to flee their homes in fear of persecution. Our office provides comprehensive resettlement services designed to facilitate refugees' acculturation into their new life in the United States and to assist them to become self-sufficient as soon as possible. As the largest resettlement office in Northern Ohio, we expect to resettle over 300 refugees and asylees this year. Our programs and services include:

• Pre-Arrival Arrangements
• Reception and Placement
• Case Management
• Cultural and Community Orientation
• English and Job Readiness classes
• Employment Services
• Immigration Legal Services
• Activities for Families and Youth