By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
A Catholic lay organization dedicated to encouraging faithful Catholics to participate in the political process is asking the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to correct confusing statements made in the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” that were distorted by dissenting groups in past elections.
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Archbishop Raymond Burke, prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, said a document issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) caused confusion among the faithful and is partly responsible for the huge support Obama received from Catholics in November.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Bishop Joseph F. Martino of the diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania caused quite a stir when he made a surprise visit to a parish-sponsored election forum where Catholics were discussing whether or not they could vote for a pro-abortion candidate.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics to pray a novena for life, justice and peace in anticipation of the November election.
