Proposition 1: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
A Statement from the New York State Catholic Bishops
On November 5, faithful citizens throughout the U.S. will be able to exercise their sacred right to vote.
In New York State there is a critical referendum on the ballot, titled Proposition 1,
relating to abortion and gender identity treatments.
Please take the time to read more about it.
In New York State there is a critical referendum on the ballot, titled Proposition 1,
relating to abortion and gender identity treatments.
Please take the time to read more about it.
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Catholic bishops of the United States identify the four main principles of the Church’s social teaching and apply them to some concrete issues. This is not to tell the faithful for whom or against whom to vote, but instead to help them form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth as they approach this often- challenging decision.
The four main principles are the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity.
The four main principles are the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good, Solidarity, and Subsidiarity.
4. SubsidiaritySolidarity is “a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to . . . the
good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. The person is social in nature; we develop and flourish within a community. As baptized members of the community of the Church, we are part of one body in Christ and we are also part of one global human family. |
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3. Solidarity
Solidarity is “a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to . . . the
good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. The person is social in nature; we develop and flourish within a community. As baptized members of the community of the Church, we are part of one body in Christ and we are also part of one global human family.
good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. The person is social in nature; we develop and flourish within a community. As baptized members of the community of the Church, we are part of one body in Christ and we are also part of one global human family.
2. The Common Good
The Common Good is “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.” Human dignity is respected and the common good is fostered only if human rights are protected and basic responsibilities are met. Every human being has a right to life, a right to religious freedom, and a right to have access to those things required for human decency.
1. Dignity of the Human Person
Because each human person is created in the image and likeness of God, each one of us possesses innate and inviolable human dignity. This dignity is present in each person from the moment of their conception and throughout their lives. As Pope Francis has emphasized, human dignity is central to building a society in which we are “brothers and sisters all.”
MASS & CONFESSION TIMES
Sunday MassSaturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Children's Mass), 11:30 AM |
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HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
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"Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love. Let my heart be united with Yours. Let my will be conformed to Yours in all things. May Your Will be the rule of all my desires and actions. Amen.”
- St. Gertrude
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(closed 12 - 12:30 PM for lunch)
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