U.S. Catholics urged to weigh issues carefully as they enter voting booth

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic Spirit) In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written columns, issued statements or preached homilies encouraging their people to weigh the issues carefully as they enter the … Continue reading →

Election year got you down? Don’t despair, Minnesota bishop urges

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic News Agency/EWTN News) When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope you are praying for this country!” “His sentiment captured what many of … Continue reading →

Election 2016: Prayer, hope in Christ can be our guide at the polls

(October 27, 2016 – Bishop Andrew Cozzens) One evening a couple of weeks ago, I was filling up my car at a gas station and a man whom I did not know came up to me and said, “Father, I hope … Continue reading →

Novena: Religious Liberty

Day 1 Daily Novena Prayer Virgin Mary, patroness of America, Please prepare our hearts as we take part in this year’s elections. Help us to humbly receive the wisdom of the Church, and to accept the importance of Her teachings … Continue reading →

Make voting “down ballot” a top priority

Over the past several months, many faithful Catholics have expressed deep dissatisfaction with this year’s presidential election, and understandably so: neither major party candidate seems personally guided by a consistent ethic of life, and there are deep, concerning questions about … Continue reading →

USCCB President Says The Gospel Serves The Common Good, Not Political Agendas

(October 13, 2016) A statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON—At this important time in our nation’s history, I encourage all of us to take a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

Hahn, Richert emphasize importance of engaging in local politics

(September 30, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davis) Presidential election mania often overshadows the multitude of critical races other than the one for the White House. “[It’s] through the local level where we restore the foundation and begin … Continue reading →

USCCB: Religious Liberty Chairman Responds To Statement Of Chairman Of U.S. Commission On Civil Rights

(September 13, 2016) WASHINGTON—Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, responded to a statement issued last week by the chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights upon the issuance … Continue reading →

USCCB: Urges HHS To Reach Amicable Resolution In Little Sisters Of The Poor Case

(September 9, 2016) WASHINGTON—On September 9, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) objecting to mandated involvement in coverage of abortifacients, contraceptives, and sterilization, on pain of crushing … Continue reading →

Everyone is called to be a witness

The Church in the United States will once again observe the Fortnight for Freedom from June 21–July 4. This two-week period is an opportunity for the whole Church to pray, study, and reflect upon the great gift of religious freedom—our … Continue reading →

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