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 →

Why you should support school choice proposals before the MN Legislature

(April 25, 2016 – The Catholic Spirit – by Bob Zyskowski) Expanding parental choice in education through tax credits and other programs is a proven investment in the future of our children and our communities, said Shawn Peterson, associate director … Continue reading →

The failure of all-or-nothing politics

Even one as accustomed to political victory as Otto von Bismarck said that “[p]olitics is the art of the possible, the attainable—the art of the next best.” But too many elected officials today, mired in a political environment of hyper-partisanship … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): USCCB Committee Chairs Welcomes Bipartisan Scholarship Opportunity Act

October 6, 2015 Archbishop George Lucas, Chairman of the Committee on Catholic Education, welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act of 2015 (SOAR – HR 10) by Speaker John Boehner (OH-8th), Rep. Jason Chaffetz (CO-3rd), … Continue reading →

CST Video #1 – “Life and Dignity of the Human Person”

CST 101 | Life and Dignity of the Human Person Every human being has a purpose, a mission — they’re part of God’s plan. And everyone is worthy of reverence and protection, especially the most vulnerable among us. Watch … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: MCC ‘very proud’ of passage of prenatal diagnosis bill

(by Joe Towalski) May 22, 2015 Other legislation supported by Minnesota Catholic Conference didn’t fare as well during 2015 state legislative session Thanks to the work of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and a coalition of disability advocacy groups, expectant parents … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Minnesotans want more choice in education

(by Shawn Peterson) May 6, 2015 School choice opponents often argue that creating more options for parents will allow non-public schools to skim the cream of students from public schools, leaving everyone else behind. But a recent study underwritten by … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Affordable housing, education choice included in bishops’ discussions with lawmakers

(by Maria Wiering) March 6, 2015 Bishops from each of Minnesota’s six dioceses met with Gov. Mark Dayton and state lawmakers March 5 to discuss legislation on a range of issues, from immigration and education to poverty relief and commercial … Continue reading →

The Visitor: State’s Catholic bishops highlight policy priorities in meetings with governor, legislators

(by Joe Towalski) March 6, 2015 For Bishop Donald Kettler and the other Catholic bishops of Minnesota, spending a “day on the hill” March 5 with Gov. Mark Dayton and state lawmakers was an important opportunity to talk about the … Continue reading →

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