On Friday, June 26, 2026, Catholic bishops from dioceses along the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond came together in Nogales, Ariz., and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, for Border Mass 250, a binational gathering of faith, solidarity and recognition of the contributions of immigrants in the context of the 250th anniversary of the United States. In attendance were Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop James Misko and Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson, Archbishop John Wester of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso. In addition, Bishop Enrique Sanchez Martinez of Mexicali and Bishop Jose Luis Cerra Luna of Nogales were part of the events. The Kino Border Initiative (KPI) and other migrant service organizations also participated. A pastoral conversation with the bishops and Mass in Nogales, Ariz., kicked off the event. Following the liturgy, a procession took place across the border while the rosary was prayed, both in English and Spanish. The event wrapped up as the bishops had dinner with migrants at KPI in Nogales, Mexico.