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Faith, Politics and the Common Good Draw Catholics to National Convention in Philadelphia |
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Over 800 delegates affirmed platform addressing
economic justice, health care, immigration and other moral issues
July 15, 2008 - During an election year when religious voters are being
aggressively courted by both political parties, Catholics and other people of
faith participated in an unprecedented convention in Philadelphia, July
11-13, urging the presidential candidates and all elected officials to put the
common good before narrow partisan agendas.
Eight hundred delegates
representing more than 20 religious and Catholic social justice organizations
from across the country attended this first-of-its-kind Convention for the
Common Good and affirmed a platform that addresses issues such as the
economy, health care, immigration, environmental stewardship, war and building
a consistent culture of life. Over 2,000 people in 40 states contributed to the
platform over the last several months. The platform will be sent to both
presidential candidates and national political parties.
Convened by Catholics in Alliance
for the Common Good and NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, the
conference was sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and several
other Catholic groups. READ MORE... »
The Convention for the Common Good is just the
beginning. To learn more about joining the movement, go to www.votethecommongood.com.
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