We have compiled a list of resources for the Catholic voter to be educated on the issues this election season, and to be able to make voting decisions calmly and rationally, with an informed conscience. It is important that you vote this election season. Don’t be guided by emotion, but study the party platforms carefully, and prayerfully compare them to the teachings of Christ and His Church.
Websites:
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Articles, Encyclicals & Pamphlets:
Voting As a Catholic, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver
The Gospel of Life, Pope St. John Paul II
Catholics in the Public Square, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix
A Comparison of Party Platforms (downloadable for distribution in English & Spanish)
Newsgate 2016, Sharyl Attkisson’s outline of the current revelations of media collusion & bias
Religious Liberty Concerns:
Government commission states Religious Liberty is “discrimination in disguise,” Catholic News Agency, 10/12/16
About those unthinking, backward Catholics, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia
Fake Catholic Groups & the “Catholic Spring,” Anne Hendershott, Catholic World Report 10/13/16
Books:
Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
Video:
Homily on the Election, Fr. John Lankeit, 10/2/16
Voting As A Catholic, Part 1, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
Voting As A Catholic, Part 2, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ
Discerning Media Messages in an Election Year, Teresa Tomeo
Audio:
Voting As A Catholic – Teresa Tomeo interviews Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ on anti-Catholicism & threats to religious liberty, 10/12/16
Examples of Media Manipulation, Al Kresta interviews Teresa Tomeo, 10/12/16
Justin Cardinal Regali, Interview by Teresa Tomeo on what issues are most important, 10/27/08
New resources will be added when available.