Faithful Citizenship Institute
FCI empowers Catholic policy leaders with the knowledge, tools, and resources to effectively implement Catholic moral teachings. Catholic Social Teaching serves as a crucial guide in the development, debate, and enactment of effective public policy, both in Washington, D.C. and state capitols across America.
Purpose
The Faithful Citizenship Institute (FCI) inspires Catholic policy makers to prioritize faith over politics.
Vision
The Faithful Citizenship Institute, drawing inspiration from Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility, will elevate political discourse and shape policy solutions rooted in the foundational principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Mission
Bring the beauty and wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching to capitols around the United States by equipping policy leaders with the knowledge and resources to infuse these foundational principles into policy discourse and solutions.
Goals
- Educate policymakers on the four principles of Catholic Social Teaching and the policy priorities outlined in Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.
- Convene policymakers to foster fellowship and collaborative action.
- Engage policymakers with the tools and resources to implement Catholic Social Teaching in policy analysis and development by aligning policy positions and goals for political life with Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Daniels
President
Brett Farley
Executive Director
Oklahoma Catholic Conference
Episcopal Advisors
Archbishop Paul Coakley
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Bishop William D. Byrne
Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts
Advisory Committee
Meghan Topp Goodwin
Senior Policy and Legislative Specialist
Catholic Relief Services
Brian R. Corbin, EdD
Executive Vice President, Member Services
Catholic Charities USA
Kathleen Domingo
Executive Director
California Catholic Conference
