CatholicVoteAction.org

It’s been a long (and wonderful) road on American Papist, and today I’m happy to announce the biggest change to these pages since  AmP’s inception.

I am joining the amazing team at CatholicVote.org and their sister organization CatholicVoteAction.org. I couldn’t have asked for a more natural online partner when it comes to organizing Catholics to make a positive difference in the world of politics and American culture.

{update – here is the press release announcing the merger!}

Let me quickly explain the benefits of this collaboration – as I believe there are only benefits to be had:

1. AmP will be professional administered and maintained. This will save me the time of doing all the technical work required to keep AmP running, and let me focus on doing what I love: blogging. I’ve been working with CV’s design team to ensure a crisp, clean new layout.

2. AmP will have a greater ability to affect the world and not just observe it. It’s called Catholic Vote Action for a reason: it’s status as a C4 non-profit allows CVA to directly petition and undertake political action in a way I never could as an individual. Once you register as a member of Catholic Vote, most of the “action items” I append to posts will all involve Catholic Vote initiatives.

3. AmP will have access and be exposed to a much wider audience. Catholic Vote does not only preach to the choir, they are dedicated to educating all Catholics and introducing non-Catholics to the principles and beliefs we hold dear as fervent, serious Catholics. CV is closing in on 500,000 members already – an incredible feat which is a testament to CV’s clear and orthodox vision.

4. AmP will more easily be able to incorporate other voices. Make no mistake: American Papist will remain primarily my blogging, but having this new platform will make it easier for me to publish guest posts by individuals who deserve a wide audience. So please send me your short (500 words or less) submissions.

5. AmP will be able to better achieve the goals of articulating the faith, defending her truths against error and deception, informing Catholics who are curious, and organizing Catholics of like-mind for the serious challenges and cultural battles we face as patriotic and involved Americans.