Voter Education

The following documents have been approved by Bishop Farrell for distribution in the churches and organizations of the Diocese of Dallas. As more documents/information are approved, we will add them here.

Update 10-10-08: Joint Statement from Bishop Kevin Farrell and Bishop Kevin Vann to the Faithful of the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort Worth

English Two-Page Bulletin Insert Format
Spanish Two-Page Bulletin Insert Format
English Three-Page Format
Spanish Three-Page Format

The Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Knights of Columbus, and Parish Pro-Life Coordinators have been asked by Bishop Farrell to assist pastors with the distribution of this joint statement and the below voter education documents as bulletin inserts or handouts in the parishes.

Update 10-06-08: Bishop Farrell has approved distribution of the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Fact Sheet and the accompanying "Bell Tower" ads, both produced by the Pro-Life Secretariat of the USCCB. Click below to see these documents.

FOCA Fact sheet issued by the Pro-Life Secretariat of the USCCB.

FOCA Bell Tower ad from the USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat.

Ad in black/white.

Moral Principles for Catholic Voters
Written by the Kansas Catholic Conference

English Version
Spanish Version

Abortion and Catholic Social Teaching
Written by Fr. Thomas D. Williams, L.C., for USCCB 2007-08 Respect Life Program Packet
Bulletin Insert - English
Bulletin Insert - Spanish
Pamphlet - English
Pamphlet - Spanish
Full Version - English
Full Version - Spanish

Conscience and the Catholic Voter
Written by Bishop William Lori, Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, for USCCB 2008-09 Respect Life Program Packet
Bulletin Insert - English
Bulletin Insert - Spanish
Pamphlet - English
Pamphlet - Spanish
Full Version - English
Full Version - Spanish

Respect for Unborn Human Life:
The Church's Constant Teaching
Fact Sheet prepared by the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities
English
Spanish

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Written by the Bishops of the United States
English
Spanish

Guidelines for Pastors and Parishes

Encouraging Words

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Abortions in the U.S.

So far today:

Since Jan. 22, 1973:

Did You Know?

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