The Catholic Chronicle continues to bring news of the election and of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops statement, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." This page of the Web site includes links to our own election stories and resources for those who want to conduct further research.

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Local Coverage

USCCB official speaks about ‘Faithful Citizenship’
John Carr, executive director of human development, justice and peace for the bishops, discussed what it means to be a faithful citizen both now, as we decide how to cast our ballots, and after the election.

'Faithful Citizenship' workshops begin
The Social Concerns office of Catholic Charities begins a series of workshops regarding "Faithful Citizenship."

Faithful citizenship revisited
Bishop Blair's October column addresses the Faithful Citizenship document of the USCCB. Published Oct. 3, 2008

Programs educate voters on 'Faithful Citizenship'
Explains a series of programs regarding the USCCB document being presented throughout the diocese in October. Published Oct. 3, 2008

'Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship'
Text of Bishop Blair's talk Feb. 7 at a First Thursday Dialogue. Published March 6, 2008.

Bishop Blair speaks on 'Faithful Citizenship'
Brief coverage of the bishop's talk at a First Thursday Dialogue. Published Feb. 14, 2008.

State of Ohio

Ohio Catholic Conference
The official Web site of the Catholic bishops in Ohio. Scroll down on the home page to find links to election reflection questions on voting, the bishops' statewide ballot issue recommendations and other election resources.

Ohio Secretary of State
The Web site includes voter registration forms, absentee ballot forms, how to vote early, where and how to cast your vote, links to local boards of election and more.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Faithful Citizenship
The bishops have developed a entire Web site with resources for individuals, families, schools, parishes and the media who want to learn more about their "Faithful Citizenship" document. Users can take quizes, watch podcasts and videos, sign up for an e-mail list, download the novena for faithful citizenship and even enter to win an iPod.

Important Dates

October 6
Voter registration deadline

October 10
7 p.m., Fostoria St. Wendelin
John Carr, executive director of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the USCCB speaks.

October 13
7 p.m., Plymouth St. Joseph
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents a workshop on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 14
10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Napoleon St. Augustine
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents two identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 15
10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Lexington Resurrection
10 a.m. & 7 p.m., North Baltimore Holy Family
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 16
10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Toledo Corpus Christi University Parish
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents two identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 20
9:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., Sandusky St. Mary
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents two identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 21
1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m., Kalida St. Michael
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents two identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 22
10 a.m. & 7 p.m., Tiffin Franciscan Spirituality Center
Catholic Charities Deparment of Parish Ministries and Social Concerns presents two identical workshops on "Faithful Citizenship."

October 31
Deadline for absentee voter application to be submitted to local Board of Election

November 4
Election Day