Catholic voters reminded to consult ‘Faithful Citizenship’ as guide
The USCCB document reminds that Catholic voters should seek “to affirm both the dignity of the human person and the common good of all.”
This meme accompanies Part 1 of Faith Alive! No. 30. (CNS illustration; photo by Paul Ratje, Reuters) See FAITH-ALIVE 30 June 18, 2020.
Faith Alive No. 30, Part 1: Document ‘Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship’ examined
Catholics turning to the U.S. bishops’ "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" for clear-cut answers to the question "How should I vote?" will be disappointed.
This meme accompanies Part 2 of Faith Alive! No. 30. (CNS illustration; photo by Kevin Lamarque, Reuters) See FAITH-ALIVE 30 June 18, 2020.
Faith Alive No. 30, Part 2: What is at stake when we vote?
Catholic leaders encourage voters to prepare by listening, reading, consulting and considering how a particular election engages their values.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City is seen in this 2018 file photo at the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. The archbishop chairs the USCCB's Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
‘Faithful Citizenship’ message: Gospel cannot be parsed in partisan terms
The U.S. bishops’ document on political responsibility is rooted in the Church’s long-standing moral tradition that upholds human dignity and the common good.
Diocese reminds churches, organizations about rules on political campaigning
As election day draws near, diocesan officials are reminding pastors, administrators and leaders of diocesan corporations of the legal restrictions on campaigning.
