A message from Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., about faithful citizenship and this year’s election

Message from Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C.

      • Text of the bishop’s message in English
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A letter from Minnesota’s Catholic bishops on the 2024 election (PDF)

As we prepare to vote for local, state, and federal offices in the upcoming November election, this message from the Minnesota Catholic Bishops is another tool to help us evaluate the candidates, guide our decision-making and help us to act and vote accordingly. 

 

“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”

The most recent version of the U.S. bishops’ teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics

 

What does it mean to form my conscience?

https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/parishes-and-schools/upload/Conscience-Formation-bulletin-insert.pdf PDF

 

Do’s and Don’ts – Guidelines during election season for parishes and church organizations

From the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
https://www.usccb.org/resources/dos-and-donts-guidelines-during-election-season

 

Election resources from the Minnesota Catholic Conference

Includes political activity guidelines for parish and church organizations, resources from the Minnesota Secretary of State, and a link to MCC’s Catholic Advocacy Network, which helps Minnesota Catholics to take action and stay informed on issues, policies, and legislation throughout the year.
https://www.mncatholic.org/election2024

 

Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics

An initiative from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that invites people to pledge to seek the truth, build bridges, and find solutions together to promote the common good. Individuals, families, and communities can participate.
https://www.usccb.org/civilizeit

 

Be vote-ready

Your vote matters! The following link provides important information to help you vote, including how to register (or update your registration), view a sample ballot for your particular location, and check voting hours and locations. It also includes information about what to bring on Election Day and other ways to vote.
https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting

 

Still have questions?

Contact the Diocese of St. Cloud at 320-251-2340 or DioceseStCloud@gw.stcdio.org.