Student Letter Writing Campaign to Governor Dayton

Thousands of Minnesota kids already benefit from a great non-public school education. So why not have parents and students share their positive experiences with Governor Dayton—and ask him to extend the same opportunity to others? Have parents and students (following … Continue reading →

Catholics Call on Lawmakers for Action

(March 10, 2017 – Alphanews – Julia Erynn) Catholics across MN rally to address poverty, education, assisted suicide St. Paul, MN – Catholics from across Minnesota gathered at the Capitol Thursday to lobby their elected officials for their legislative priorities, … Continue reading →

Proposed legislation to benefit Catholic schools, prospective families in need

(January 26, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davidson) A bill that can help middle and low-income families afford a Catholic or private school education made headway among Minnesota Senate and House committees Jan. 24. The proposed Equity and … Continue reading →

Legislature faces decisions on health care, school choice, family poverty

(January 3, 2017 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) MCC is supporting efforts to expand school choice, oppose assisted suicide, regulate commercial surrogacy and increase aid to poor families After a contentious U.S. presidential campaign that highlighted the nation’s deep … Continue reading →

MN Catholic Conference: Election results bring opportunities, challenges

(November 11, 2016 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) The election Nov. 8 changed the makeup of the Minnesota Legislature as well as Congress and the White House. Visitor editor Joe Towalski interviewed Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota … Continue reading →

Novena: Education

Day 8 Daily Novena Prayer Virgin Mary, patroness of America, Please prepare our hearts as we take part in this year’s elections. Help us to humbly receive the wisdom of the Church, and to accept the importance of Her teachings … Continue reading →

Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire

(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading →

Engage Your Candidates

Intro How to Use the Candidate Questionnaire Know the Issues Contact Your Candidates Minnesota Legislature Candidate Questionnaire Share Your Results with MCC Minnesota Legislature Candidate Questionnaire A tool for ending political homelessness in your own backyard Many Catholics are experiencing … Continue reading →

MCC: Surrogacy commission, drug sentencing reform among legislative wins

(May 27, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) The establishment of a surrogacy commission, passage of drug sentencing reform legislation and withdrawal of a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide are among the victories the Minnesota Catholic Conference is … Continue reading →

School choice: How does it benefit me?

For those without kids in school, it may be difficult to see why expanding parental choice in education is a policy goal deserving of widespread public support. After all, one might ask, how does it benefit me? The Church’s support … Continue reading →

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