St. Patrick Catholic Church

An act of spiritual communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.  I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart! I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You! Amen!

With local and national elections happening this fall, I want to share with you some helpful resources from the U.S. bishops on discerning how to vote as Catholics.

As you know, the Church’s teachings do not align with any single political party. This can create anxiety and worry among the faithful on how they should vote.

“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” provides guidance for the Catholic faithful on how to participate in the political process and contribute to the common good. Originally published in 2004, it has been updated every four years to coincide with the presidential election. I have included links below.


Fraternally yours in Christ,

Archbishop Coakley

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
English: https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf

Español: https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-spanish.pdf

https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpiJvheFjAA&list=PL18AF7577177E12D9

Civilize It
https://www.wearesaltandlight.org/civilize-it

Con las elecciones locales y nacionales que se llevarán a cabo este otoño, quiero compartir con ustedes algunos recursos útiles de los obispos de los Estados Unidos sobre cómo discernir cómo votar como católicos

Como saben, las enseñanzas de la Iglesia no se alinean con ningún partido político en particular. Esto puede generar ansiedad y preocupación entre los fieles sobre cómo deben votar.

“Formar conciencias para la ciudadanía fiel” proporciona orientación a los fieles católicos sobre cómo participar en el proceso político y contribuir al bien común. Publicado originalmente en 2004, se ha actualizado cada cuatro años para coincidir con las elecciones presidenciales. He incluido enlaces a continuación.


Fraternalmente tuyo en Cristo,

Arzobispo Coakley

Formando conciencias para una ciudadanía fiel
Inglés: https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf
Español: https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship-spanish.pdf

https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpiJvheFjAA&list=PL18AF7577177E12D9

Civilizarlo
https://www.wearesaltandlight.org/civilize-it