OFFICIAL NOTICE 
 

          The following two norms express the position of the Diocese of Scranton concerning the use of church-related properties by persons or associations for political purposes, including campaign stops: 

1. Parish buildings and facilities may not be used for partisan political purposes or meetings. (Statute no. 43, Diocesan Statues, 1983) 

2. The Catholic community and Catholic institutions should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles. They should not be given awards, honors or platforms which would suggest support for their actions. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholics in Political Life, 2004)  

The purpose of this notice is:         

That the Faithful might know the position of the Diocese; 

That all who are responsible for implementing these norms may know      their obligations; and 

That reports of the transgression of these norms be brought to the attention of those responsible for allowing such violations.  

                                                                   James B. Earley
                                                                   Chancellor
                                                                   Diocese of Scranton