Thank you for visiting our CASA St. Pius information page.  CASA St. Pius is an acronym for "Casa Alitas Shelter Alternate" at St. Pius.  This ministry is formerly known as the "Emergency Repsonse Ministry".  

CASA St. Pius Migrant Ministry is continuing to welcome and serve our brothers and sisters seeking asylum beginning the third Sunday of each month. However, for the next few months, while the old Benedictine Monastery is available to house a larger number of guests, CASA St Pius will move our efforts and location to the monastery. The need for volunteers and donations remains high.  Please check the CASA St Pius webpage: http://www.stpiusxtucson.org/home/casa-st-pius-emergency-response-ministry/ for updated information and requests for donations.

Usually the refugees stay only one or two nights at the shelter as they finalize plans to unite with those who are sponsoring their entrance into the United States.  Their arrival in this country does not provide assurance that one will be able to remain here.  The migrants must wait to be assigned a court date to determine their asylum status once they have reached their destination.  Our mission is to make our guests comfortable for the short time they are in our company, whether at CASA St. Pius or the Benedictine Monastery.

The link below is a news report about our partner, Casa Alitas, a Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona agency.

https://kvoa.com/news/2019/01/06/a-l00k-inside-a-tucson-migrant-shelter/

 HOW TO SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY:

1.  PRAY: Pray for our guests and their journey toward freedom.  Pray for those who are volunteering, too.
2.  VOLUNTEER: We need bilingual and non-bilingual people to serve as hosts and to assist our guests here at the church.  We offer our guests meals, clothing and shower facilities.  We also provide laundry service, assistance with travel arrangements and transportation to the bus station or airport. 
3. DONATE: We are happy to accept new or gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children.  Food donations also are needed.  Please see the detailed list of requested donations.
4. OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT: If you are unable to donate your time or goods, monetary donations or gift cards to Walmart, Target, Costco, Fry’s or Safeway would be appreciated. 

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

STEP 1 - Download the St. Pius X Volunteer Form and let us know how you would like to get involved.

Volunteer Information Form

MANDATORY DIOCESAN COMPLIANCE PROTOCOL

• ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DIOCESE OF TUCSON SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM.
• It will take up to two weeks for the paperwork to be processed so please do this as soon as possible.
• You will be asked to provide references, employment information, and to agree to a background check. 

STEP 1 - Download the "Compliance Checklist For High Level Volunteers" for information on meeting Diocesan requirements.

Compliance Checklist For High Level Volunteers

STEP 2 - Please click on the “OUR SAFE ENVIRONMENT” link to complete the compliance paperwork online.

STEP 3 - VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

• Once your compliance is approved, you will be contacted by a coordinator.  An orientation session will be offered to familiarize you with the duties and expectations for volunteers.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AFTER YOUR DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS COMPLETED.

The need for volunteers is still great.  We hope that our parishioners will be as generous with their time, treasure and talents serving at the monastery as they were here at St. Pius.  If you are interested in helping, check out the following links.  

Transportation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A9AA2EA1FB6-casa

Clothing: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4aaaab2ba6f58-clothing

Food: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4aaaad2da2fa7-monastery

Volunteer Desk, guest services (Spanish speakers) and Laundry: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a044eaeab2ea3ff2-casa

Email for more information or contact Paul Flores at the Parish Office.  

Office Phone:  520-885-3573

Email:  [email protected]