As the drama surrounding migrant families being separated at the U.S. border with Mexico continues, hundreds gathered Wednesday evening for a vigil at the San Jose Mission in Hillsborough County, attendees praying for those affected by the crisis.

• Vigil organized by Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg
• Bishop Gregory Parkes in attendance
• Attendees felt president's executive order just a start 

The vigil was organized by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. Bishop Gregory Parkes attended, and said it was important that the local Catholic Church show solidarity with the families affected. 

With candles in hand, families prayed, reflecting on the images coming from the border. Many of the prayers said were for all migrant families and that the situation continues to be resolved. 

Occorro Prisco, who works at the San Jose Mission, says family separation has also affected many migrant families she works with in the Bay area. 

“A lot of them here have families in other states," Prisco said. "Some of them have been deported and separated from their families, from their kids. It’s been very scary,”

President Trumps’s executive order ending the separation came as relief for those at the vigil, but many feel it’s only a start.

“It’s definitely a step in the right direction," said the diocese's Sabrina Burton Schultz. "We’re happy these children won’t be separated from their families, but families will still be detained. It’s important for us to remember that this issue is not over.”