The article is actually promoting the website Catholic Conscience and its executive director. But what practical advice is offered to Catholics about voting in the provincial election. None really. The reader is told the site is being updated, "to ensure it provides the most timely and impactful information possible for voters." Apparently, the website sees more visitors each election cycle. How many? We don't know. 

Visits to websites like Catholic Conscience, The Catholic Register or any parish website is of little importance when past election results have put people in power who are not friends of Catholic teaching and Catholic education. In fact, they often attack Catholic belief. 

In Ontario Catholics have not even managed to elect loyal school trustees who are willing to defend and promote the faith. How can we elect MPPs for the Ontario Legislature and MPs for Parliament if we don't have a strategy on the ground? 

Only recently did some parishes start to have town hall meetings to inform parishioners about educational issues during the last municipal election. Catholics have, sadly, done a poor job at selecting candidates to faithfully administer Catholic schools. The same is true for provincial and federal elections. We have taken politics for granted and the rotten fruits of our complacency are there for everyone to see.  

Here's an example of what could be done. Consider the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee. Here's their mandate: "CJPAC is a national, independent, multi-partisan organization. Our mandate is to engage Jewish Canadians and allies in the democratic process and to foster active political participation. We are dedicated to helping community members build relationships within the Canadian political arena." Why don't we have a similar organization for Catholics? 

The CJPAC has a youth program to get young people involved in politics. The "Student Leaders Program is designed specifically for high school students who are politically interested and engaged. This program is open to all Jewish high school students in grades 10-12 (secondary 4 and 5 in Quebec) across Canada."

What do the students do? "They engage in thoughtful discussions with other young adults that are designed to open the doors to engagement in the democratic process. During these sessions, students enhance their political knowledge, strengthen their voices and hone their skills."  

Catholic organizations have for the most part taken politics for granted. So, others make the laws and the policies. However, to have a Christian society, a Christian nation we must organize and vote for it. Defend it. Promote it. Be proud of it.

So, in this coming provincial election, no Catholic of good conscience should vote for Doug Ford. Why? Because he broke his promise to repeal the radical "sex-education" curriculum. The curriculum is anti-Catholic. The premier needs to be held to account. Unless there is a change in party policy, on February 27, send Ford a message. Don't vote for him. We will support the New Blue Party. Make Ontario Great Again.