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Election 2022: Think, Pray, Vote

Posted on October 20, 2022 in: News, Civilize It

Election 2022: Think, Pray, Vote

Message from the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference
The public policy office of the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut

This election will decide many issues of importance to Catholics and all people of faith.

The election is November 8 – take the time to learn the issues, find out where the candidates stand on the issues, reflect on what the Church teaches on the issues, and then be sure to vote.

Visit our website at thinkprayvote.org to learn about the Catholic perspective on the issues and the call to practice “Faithful Citizenship”

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