July, 2008

National Convention draws over 800 Catholics to address key moral and political issues

July 17, 2008

During an election year when Catholics are being aggressively courted by both political parties as key swing voters, national Catholic social justice organizations are launching a new campaign – Faith Can Move Mountains: Vote the Common Good-- that will empower Catholics to put the common good before narrow partisan agendas.

Over 800 delegates will affirm platform addressing economic justice, health care, immigration and other moral issues

Washington, DC- During an election year when religious voters are being aggressively courted by both political parties, Catholics and other people of faith will participate in an unprecedented convention in Philadelphia, July 11-13, to urge the presidential candidates and all elected officials to put the common good before narrow partisan agendas.