As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, let us remember the stories of immigrant families who have sacrificed so much. Today we share a few personal stories submitted through our website. #StepUpSpeakOut2025 #KeepFamiliesTogether

Day 34 | A message from Father Gary for those - particularly in Chicago - who continue to peacefully protest for our immigrant neighbors. #StepUpSpeakOut2025

Day 31 | Father Gary is joined by family and friends en route to Corsica, Pennsylvania! #StepUpSpeakOut2025 #KeepFamiliesTogether

Today we share more stories - stories from mothers and daughters, many of which are holding the weight of this crisis on their shoulders. These stories were submitted through our website, and we encourage you to share yours too on stepupspeakout.org. #StepUpSpeakOut2025

Today we share a few of the many stories we have received through our website. These are the stories of our neighbors, loved ones and friends, and we must do all we can to make our home a place of dignity, respect and love for all people. #StepUpSpeakOut

Check out this video from the students of St. Agnes School in Chicago! For the past four years, Father Gary has been a guiding presence in their school community, and today they return that care with prayers and love for his healing and safe journey. #StepUpSpeakOut

Day 11 | Father Gary makes it to Ohio! Despite breaking two ribs, nothing can stop us from making it to the Statue of Liberty. #StepOutSpeakUp2025

Day 7 | Father Gary was joined by his longtime friend who drove from Chicago. Together, they walked toward Ligonier to celebrate Mass. Our first Sunday together. The Lord’s Day. Step up. Speak out. God bless you all.

Notre Dame, it’s time to Step Up, Speak Out! We’ll be gathering at the 5:30 p.m. Mass tonight, and I’m looking forward to meeting the students and teachers of this great university. Stay safe. Stay strong. Peace! #stepupspeakout2025 #keepfamiliestogether #notredame

DAY 1 | A little rain can’t stop Father Gary! Day one down and one step closer to the Statue of Liberty. Today’s stops: Gary and Valparaiso, Indiana. 📍 Follow along and share your story on stepoutspeakup.org #StepUpSpeakOut2025

Meet Father Gary 👋, a Chicago priest walking hand-in-hand with the immigrant community from Dolton, IL to the Statue of Liberty 🗽. Along the way, he’ll meet communities and faith leaders nationwide to call for humane immigration reform. Join the journey: stepupspeakout.org

We began our journey today in Dolton, Illinois, launching #StepOutSpeakUp2025 Fr. Gary Graf, a Chicago priest with Priests for Justice for Immigrants, is walking to the Statue of Liberty in solidarity with immigrant families. Join us: stepupspeakout.org #KeepFamiliesTogether

Step up, step out, and demand compassion in our immigration system. Join on his pilgrimage Fr. Gary Graf as he walks from Dolton, IL to the Statue of Liberty. Join the journey & share your story: stepupspeakout.org #StepUpStepOut2025 #KeepFamiliesTogether