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Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference Outlines Issues of Importance for Voters

Posted on October 17, 2024 in: News, Civilize It

Election Day, November 5th, is quickly approaching. How do the positions of the presidential candidates compare to Catholic teaching? In keeping with its mission, the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference (CCPAC) aims to educate and inform Catholics about a wide range of issues. Th...

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U.S. Bishops Offer Pro-family Policy Recommendations Ahead of Midterms

Posted on November 01, 2022 in: News, Civilize It

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in an Oct. 26 letter offered more than a dozen policy recommendations related to the health and well-being of women, children, and families, calling for a “radical solidarity” with mothers in need and the building of a society where famili...

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Election 2022: Think, Pray, Vote

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

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 iss...

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Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics

Posted on September 04, 2021 in: Civilize It

A polarized Church. A divided nation. Pope Francis calls for “a better kind of politics.” How will you respond? As Catholics, we take to heart Jesus’ invitation to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, who challenges us to “become neighbors to all” (no. 80). As a...

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Election Novena - Closing Prayer & A Prayer for Civility

Posted on November 04, 2020 in: Civilize It

Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB offered an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics form their consciences as they prepared for the 2020 election. For nine consecutive days, Monday, October 26 through Tuesday, N...

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Election Novena - Day 9

Posted on November 03, 2020 in: Civilize It

Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB is offering an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics form their consciences as they prepare for the upcoming election. For nine consecutive days, Monday, October 26 through Tue...

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