The U.S. bishops have consistently encouraged Catholic citizens to engage in the political process, including through voting. Yet for Black Americans, participation in political life has never been freely given; it has been persistently contested and often resisted.
Responsible citizenship does not end at the voting booth — it is a moral obligation.
To help Catholics prepare to vote, the Minnesota Catholic Conference has created a collection of resources, including specific information on Catholic Social Teaching, faithful citizenship, human dignity and political guidelines for parishes.
“We are … excited to announce that the great formation and opportunities to meet your legislators that you’ve had through our Catholics at the Capitol events will now be available every week during the session.”
The fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will find the bishops voting on a new president and vice president and how to proceed in disseminating their quadrennial document on Catholic participation in public life.
“This year, Minnesota’s bishops have offered a statement about how to prioritize the principles of Catholic social teaching in light of the signs of the times, particularly during an election-year debate in which abortion dominates the headlines.”
“The longer the culture is running cold or hot on an issue, it can begin to feel normal even if it demotes life, dignity and the common good. Therefore, we need the Church and all her members to be thermostats.”
“Our involvement in faithful citizenship efforts contributes to a positive future for everyone. Please take the next several weeks to study the issues and properly form your conscience in order to make good judgments in the upcoming election and beyond.”
