A Call to Political Responsibility

As Catholics, we have a moral and civic duty to be active in the political arena and to get involved in our communities to serve and advocate for those in need. Help us shine the light of our faith on our elected officials by voting. To learn more about how to vote as a faithful citizen, using a well formed conscience, watch our video Catholicism & Politics: A Guide to Faithful Citizenship or listen to our episode of Capitol Compass on Faithful Citizenship with Bishop Douglas Lucia from the Diocese of Syracuse. 

Although Election Day is on Tuesday, November 8th, in New York State, early voting is still available through November 6th. In this election, you will be choosing a Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Member of Congress, one US Senator and your State Senator and Assembly Member, as well as a proposition on an environmental bond act. For some, your US Member of Congress, State Senator or State Assembly Member may have changed due to New York's legislative redistricting. To see where you can vote early, your Election Day polling site, and details of who will be on your ballot, visit: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/.

To read USCCB's document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, click here.