“Advocating and caring for the ‘strangers’ who live among us,” says Father Frank Alagna, “is for me both a genetic and biblical imperative.” Father Frank, president of UIDN, is the grandchild of immigrants. He has been an Episcopal priest for nearly 50 years.

In this video (under 10 minutes), he reflects on the humane treatment of refugees and immigrants at the Hudson Valley Strong-Indivisible May Day 2025 protest in Poughkeepsie.

Scene from May Day 2025 rally in Poughkeepsie.