ST. AUGUSTINE | Earlier this month, Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine released his second statement on immigration in 2025, urging Catholics to approach the issue through the lens of the Gospel. His statement, “Beyond Borders: A Call to Christian Compassion,” emphasized that immigration decisions must begin with an understanding of human dignity and compassion, reminding the faithful that every person is made in the image and likeness of God. Father Erik T.