Parishes are prohibited from participating or intervening in any election on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for political office. However, it is still important to try and keep parishioners informed on public policy. The Minnesota Catholic Conference and the USCCB have created resources for discerning political advocacy in parishes while abiding by the laws associated with tax-exempt organizations.
Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC)
- Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota on the 2024 Election (English)
- Carta de los obispos católicos de Minnesota sobre las elecciones de 2024 (Spanish)
- Political Activity Guidelines for Parish and Church Organizations
- Link to Minnesota Catholic Conference Site on Parish Political Activity
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- Role of the Church in American Political Life
- Link to USCCB site on Political Responsibility Guidelines
