By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted October 8, 2024

Tuesday, Nov. 5 is election day in Pennsylvania with various federal, state, and local races on the ballot.

In order to assist Catholics as they prepare to vote, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have made available resources that seek to educate the faithful on issues of importance to Catholic voters and help them form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth prior to voting.

Resources on Candidate Positions about Issues of Importance from the PCC

• Presidential Candidate Comparison Chart
• Comparación de Candidatos a la Presidencia
• Voter Information Resource – Candidate Stances in State Level Races and The Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching 

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship from the USCCB

View the teaching document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, developed by the USCCB. This teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics is available in English and Spanish. The material is designed to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth.

Webinar: A Pastoral Approach to Navigating a Divisive Political Landscape (Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.)

In response to requests for a pastoral resource to help navigate an often tense and divisive political landscape with Christian charity and civility, the PCC has joined forces with the USCCB and the New Jersey Catholic Conference to host a free webinar at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 on this theme. View the flyer here and register for the webinar here.