New website launched to inform Catholic voters about their ‘rich heritage’

CNA ^ | September 11, 2008

[NYer]

Chicago, Sep 11, 2008 / 06:53 am (CNA).- CatholicVote.com, a new educational website targeting Catholic voters, has been launched by the Catholic-inspired group Fidelis. The site provides information on voter registration, candidate positions, documents from Catholic bishops, and an invitation to prayer.

The web site, which does not endorse any candidate, includes a three-and-a-half minute documentary on Catholic contributions to public life, examining Catholics’ advocacy of civil rights, human dignity, and the family throughout American history.

Brian Burch, director of CatholicVote.com, explained in a press release the motives for the web site:

“The U.S. Bishops have stated that ‘responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation. We launched CatholicVote.com to provide Catholics and all people of good will with the tools to both educate and inspire their fellow citizens as they prepare to vote in November.”

Burch said the web site is a complement to voter guides, statements, and resources developed by other organizations.

“Our hope is to not only win over the minds of voters, but also the hearts of American Catholics and Christians,” Burch explained.

“There’s no reason Catholics should be silent about the wonderful contribution Catholics have made to American life,” he continued. “Catholics have a rich heritage of fighting injustice and helping the poor and the defenseless. As Archbishop Chaput says so wonderfully in his new book Render Unto Casear, we serve the nation when we live our Catholic beliefs in political life.”

Burch said that the 67 million Catholic voters are critical to American elections, claiming that Catholics vote in higher numbers than the rest of the population and are influential in the swing states of Michigan, Ohio, and Florida.

“We encourage all Catholics to take a look at CatholicVote.com,” Burch remarked. “At the site, you can register to vote and join other Catholics in prayer. You can also read up on the issues, and most importantly, send the video to your friends.  There is plenty of evangelization to be done when it comes to voting.”

The web site can be found at:  www.catholicvote.com.

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[Dacula]

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[Salvation]

Maybe your question from the previous thread is answered here.

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Updated: American Bishops who have spoken against Pelosi

Here is the complete list of American bishops who have responded to Nancy Pelosi's comments so far:

1. Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver was the first American bishop to respond
2. ... Bishop James Conley, his auxiliary, joined him
3. Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington DC responded twice, first in a press release and second in a statement to The Hill. He has also appeared on Fox News, I am told.
4. Cardinal Justin Regali of Philadelphia, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued this statement through the USCCB website...
5. ... Bishop William Lori of Bridgeport, chairman of the Committee on Doctrine, joined him
6. Cardinal Edward Egan of New York publised a strongly worded statement of his own
7. Bishop Samuel Aquila of Fargo issued a letter correcting Pelosi's claims
8. Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh and...
9. ... Bishop Michael Sheridan of Colorado Springs have chimed-in
10. Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio, CNA reports has added his voice ...
11. ... Bishop Oscar Cantu, his auxiliary bishop, has joined him
12. Bishop William Murphy of Rockville has published an extensive letter
13. Bishop Edward Slattery of Tulsa has a detailed response
14. Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas has joined the USCCB's efforts
15. Bishop Gregory Aymond of Austin is on-board
16. Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston mentions the USCCB on his blog
17. Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando has written at length
18. Archbishop John Nienstedt of Saint Paul/Minneapolis challenges Pelosi's statement
19. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, President of the US Bishops, has weighed-in
20. Bishop Robert Vasa of Baker, OR publishes in the Catholic Sentinel
21. Bishop Jerome Listecki of La Crosse, WI responds in a word document
22. Bishop Richard Lennon of Cleveland, OH will comment in his September 5th column (PDF)
23. Bishop Ralph Nickless of Sioux City, IA has one of the very best responses I've read
24. Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco has invited Pelosi to a "conversation"
25. Bishop Glen Provost, LA: "Catholic Church clear on when human life begins"
26. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn: "Judging the Candidates"

{Last updated on September 10th.}

Notes:

• Previous #23 has been removed. Bishop Joseph Gossman of Raleigh, NC is actually the bishop emeritus, and the new bishop, Michael Burbidge has not, to my knowledge, made a personal statement.
• Previous #16 has also been removed, it was an erroneous duplication of current #13.
• #26 was added September 10th, although he published his column September 6th

[Coleus]

yes it is, thanks..

I still would like know the names of the “humans” involed with this organization and their two websites. They seem to be hiding out for some reason. If i go on life news or lifesite news, or cardinal newman society or the many others, the executive director or founder or board of directors is listed. I can’t seem to find it on catholic vote or fidelis.

[Coleus]

(Watch this video!!)New Video from CatholicVote.com

[Coleus]

oh, here it is, never mind, i should have read it thoroughly.. I'll have to google his name.

Brian Burch, director of CatholicVote.com,