The Catholic Advocate Network ("CAN") is the grassroots public policy initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

          Many dioceses belong to a state Catholic Conference that conducts the public policy activities for the member dioceses in that state.  In the absence of a Catholic Conference in South Dakota, CAN was created to educate, inform, alert, and hopefully inspire participation in governmental processes, which, in our country, is one of the most direct and effective ways of ensuring that the laws and policies of our communities, state, and nation are structured on sound moral principles.

          CAN is centered upon the commitment and dedication of CAN Legislative Liaisons from across the diocese, who develop their own network of CAN members.  In addition to this website, information and alerts are passed on by the diocese through emails and other means, to Legislative Liaisons who then pass the information on through their local networks.  If you would like additional information on CAN, CLICK HERE.