Political Action

    As seminarians and priests we cannot hold public office, but we can and should be informed and engaged in political persuasion. The following resources will help.

Article: Protecting Freedom of Conscience in Health Care
By Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Source: Archbishop’s Web Site
October 23, 2002 (accessed 9 December, 2002)

    The Archbishop addresses protecting Catholic health care facilities from laws requiring that abortion services be provided.  Available at: http://www.archden.org/archbishop/docs/10_23_02_anda.htm

Article: Testimony and Public Policy
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (online)
November 11, 2002 (Accessed 9 December, 2002)

    The Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, lists a number of articles.  Available at: http://www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/bioethic/biotest.htm

Document: Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics
A Statement by the Catholic Bishops of the United States
Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (online)
From 1998 (Accessed 9 December, 2002)
Available at: http://www.usccb.org/prolife/gospel.htm