RI Catholic Conference (Faithful Citizenship)

The Church in the Public Square
There are universal truths that are recognized by all people of good will and that are shared across all faiths and cultures. The most basic truth is the dignity of the human person. This truth is of such fundamental importance that it touches almost every aspect of public policy, from laws against murder and racial discrimination, to the right to food and shelter, to access to education and health care. The Church has a legal right and a moral obligation to defend these truths throughout our culture, including in the public policy arena.

Who We Are and What We Do
The Rhode Island Catholic Conference serves as the advocate for the Church’s public policy positions before the Rhode Island General Assembly and other civic officials. It represents the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and the hundreds of thousands of Catholics who call Rhode Island home.  The effort is staffed by the Diocesan Governmental Liaison, Rev. Bernard Healey under the direction of The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence.

How to Help
Become an informed and involved citizen and help bring Gospel values to the public square by becoming a Faithful Citizen, which will give you a voice in the legislative process through direct, easy e-mail contact with your state and federal lawmakers. Please see resources below.

GOVERNMENT LINKS

• Election Calendar
• Find your local elected officials and Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation Legislators
• Rhode Island General Assembly Website
• Legislation in the RI General Assembly (includes: Legislative Session Information, Law Revision Office/New Session Laws, and General Legislative Information)
• State Representatives/State Senators floor votes by date
• The President
  • Office of the US President
  • The White House
  • 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
  • Washington, D.C. 20500
  • 202-456-1111
     

VOTER REGISTRATION

• RI Secretary of State Voter Registration Information (Includes polling place information and sample ballot)
• Online RI Voter Registration

 
GET INVOLVED NATIONALLY

• US Conference of Catholic Bishops
• USCCB Action Center
• Sign Up for Alerts (click here, sign up box will be on right side of webpage)

NEWS

• Find the latest news in the Diocese of Providence
• Read the latest news of our diocese in the Rhode Island Catholic
• Find news releases from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Find news from the Catholic News Service
• Find news from the Holy See

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Diocese of Providence on Facebook
• Diocese of Providence on Twitter
• RI Catholic on Facebook
• RI Catholic on Twitter

VIDEO

• Diocese of Providence on YouTube
• US Conference of Catholic Bishops Faithful Citizenship videos
• US Conference of Catholic Bishops on YouTube
• Catholic News Service on YouTube
• Vatican on YouTube

PRAY

• Novena for Faithful Citizenship

READ
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, which provides a framework for Catholics in the United States:

• English
• en Espanol

Visit the following pages for resources related to:

• Church Teaching
• All Catholics
• Diocesan & Community Leaders
• Parishes & Schools
• Campuses & Young Adults
• Youth
• Media
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