Here is a snippet of a letter sent by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to Congres. Please click the link below to read the entire letter.
The spending choices of Congress have clear moral and human dimensions; they reflect our values as a
people. Catholic Bishops are not policy makers, but pastors and teachers. I recognize that these decisions
are not easy, but poor and vulnerable people have a priority claim on our limited, although still
substantive, financial resources. In efforts to pass a responsible spending resolution for the remainder of
FY 2011, decisions should be made that not only reflect a commitment to national and long term fiscal
security, but also demonstrate justice, compassion and fairness. My plea, then, is simple: Put poor and
vulnerable people first as you consider how to spend limited federal resources.
Sincerely,
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire
Diocese of Stockton
Chairman, Committee on Domestic Justice
http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/Final-2011-CR-letter-Domestic-Senate.pdf
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