04/11/2026
Love Thy Neighbor” March and Rally
Faith Leaders, Organizations, Families, and Residents of Pilsen and Allies Unite in Defense
of Immigrant and Mixed-Status Families
Media contacts:
Mary Gonzalez 312 852-8160
Father Brendon Curran 312-498-9569
Chicago, IL Saturday April 11th Faith leaders, community organizations, families, and residents of the Pilsen community, joined by allies from across Chicago, will gather in unity for the “Love Thy Neighbor” March and Rally to defend immigrant and mixed-status families and uphold the dignity of all people.
On Saturday, April 11, participants will march from their respective neighborhoods and institutions toward and arrive at Harrison Park (18th Street & Wood Street) for a community-wide rally featuring speakers, prayers, testimonies, and cultural performances.
This mobilization is rooted in faith and a moral call to action, affirming God’s commandment to “love thy neighbor.” The event will uplift and stand in solidarity with mixed-status families—households where members have different immigration statuses—who are living in fear due to increased immigration enforcement actions, including raids, detentions, and deportations that threaten to separate loved ones.
“We are called by our faith and our shared humanity to stand together,” said local faith leaders. “The ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ March is a public witness of our commitment to protect families, especially those most vulnerable. We will not remain silent while our neighbors live in fear. Our faith calls us to stand in the gap with courage, love, and justice.”
The march and rally will highlight the urgent need to:
Support and protect mixed-status families from separation
Defend immigrant families from unjust detention and deportation
Uphold the civil and human rights of all residents
Stand against policies that harm families and communities
Build a city rooted in compassion, justice, and dignity
Participants are encouraged to bring signs, banners, and messages of solidarity. This event is peaceful, family-friendly, and open to all who believe in justice, faith, and the power of community.
Event Details:
Event Name: Love Thy Neighbor March and Rally
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
March 10:00AM from churches, organizations to 18th St. and March to:
Rally Location: Harrison Park, 18th & Wood Street, Chicago, IL
Together, we will lift our voices and stand in faith, declaring:Love Thy Neighbor. Defend Our Families. Protect Our Communities.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Gonzalez 312 852-8160,
Father Brendon Curran 312-498-9569