New Jersey bishops call for civility, conscience in 2025 election

Ahead of the upcoming election, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey have released a new collaborative video about the Church’s teaching on “Faithful Citizenship.”

In the video, which runs about three and one-half minutes, the bishops emphasize that voting is not just a civic duty, but a spiritual responsibility.  Each voicing a different part but endorsing the full message, the participating bishops include:
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archdiocese of Newark
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., Diocese of Trenton
Coadjutor Archbishop James F. Checchio, Archdiocese of New Orleans, and administrator of the Diocese of Metuchen
Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney, Diocese of Paterson

Their message states, “God calls each of us as Catholics to further the work of His kingdom. One important way we can promote good values in our communities and in our nation is by participating in the political process. If you do not bring God’s voice into the voting booth and the decisions shaping our country — who will?”

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