Catholic Bishops Remind Parishes Of Political Guidelines

As the election year begins to heat up the United States Conference Of Bishops  made the following information available.

They stated clearly the approach  that a parish should have when talking about  the upcoming election and issues.

While it is important to be clear about what we can’t do, the most important thing to focus on is what we can do. In a democracy, loving our neighbor and caring for the least among us means supporting leaders and policies that promote the common good and protect society’s most vulnerable members. Helping Catholics to recognize and act on this dimension of their faith is an essential task for parish leaders.