The American people have made their decision on the next President of the United States, members of Congress as well as state and local officials. I congratulate Mr. Trump and everyone elected yesterday. Now is the moment to move toward the responsibility of governing for the common
Sure, the Pennsylvania Primary Election isn’t until the end of April, but the deadline to register to vote is just a week away. Pennsylvanians can register to vote, change their address, and update their party membership by registering to vote online at this link. Pennsylvanians must
Printer-friendly Church Bulletin Insert There are many issues on the minds of Catholic voters in this election. On November 4, Election Day in the Commonwealth, we have important political choices to make. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference invited both candidates for Pennsylvania g
The results are in! The following candidates will represent their political parties on the ballot on November 4, 2014. Governor Tom Corbett (R) Tom Wolf (D) Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley (R) Mike Stack (D) Want to find out who won in your local district? Visit www.electionretu
Elections in odd numbered years are sometimes described as “off year.” Instead of voting for a prominent national office, governor, Congress or the state legislature, we elect municipal officials and “lesser known” statewide offices. On November 5, 2013, Pennsylvanians will select or
A crisp, autumn breeze catches the piles of fallen leaves, sending them tumbling through the air. As they soar through the quad, they intermix with the energetic bellowing of campaigners, imploring their fellow students to stop by the local polling place. The date is November 6, 2012,
(NOVEMBER 1, 2012) – Each year on this day the Catholic Church celebrates “All Saints Day.” This solemnity remembers those who have fulfilled their earthly vocation and now enjoy eternal happiness in the presence of God. These saints may be unnamed, but they certainly are not
A long time ago I asked a fellow college student if she was excited to register to vote on her upcoming 18th birthday. My classmate replied, “why would I do that, I’m not a political science major?!” I never forgot her words. She asks an important question – why should we register to
‘Tis the season! With the political conventions underway and the November election just weeks away, it is almost impossible to avoid campaign activities. Catholics are encouraged to be informed and engaged with the political process. In the coming weeks, the dioceses and many p
Campaign season is in full swing in Pennsylvania. You can’t turn on your television or radio without being reminded that an important election is coming up. Catholics are called to be faithful citizens. We have a moral obligation to inform our consciences and cast our ballots in civil