Bishop of Brownsville announces census outreach effort
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SAN JUAN, Texas - Bishop Daniel Flores is urging parishioners to complete their 2020 Census form.
Flores held a news conference at the Basilica in San Juan on Wednesday to announce the census outreach the Diocese of Brownsville will be doing between now and the Sept. 30 deadline.
\\u201cWe want to get the word out about how important this is for the (Rio Grande) Valley,\\u201d Flores said.\\xa0
He pointed out that the region\\u2019s representation on Congress can be weakened if a full and accurate census count is not taken. He also said that much of the federal funding that comes to the Valley is based on the size of its population.\\xa0
Flores said he is encouraging every priest at every parish to promote Census participation through multiple actions. These include:
\\u2022 Announcements at the beginning and/or end of Mass
\\u2022 Awareness and reminders through any parish gatherings, in person or online
\\u2022 Inclusion in parish bulletins, newsletters, and social media platforms
\\u2022 Phone Banks at lowest performing locations; church staff/volunteers call parishioners to assist in responding
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