The Catholic obligation to vote; VCC executive director Jeff Caruso speaking on Faithful Citizenship. | ACH Audio Podcast

Arlington Catholic Herald

As election season heats up, the Virginia Catholic Conference is reminding the commonwealth’s Catholics that they have an obligation to participate in political life.

“We have an obligation to help shape the moral character of society for the common good,” said Jeff Caruso, executive director of the VCC, the legislative advocacy arm of both Virginia bishops — Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout.