Catholic Spirit: Same-sex marriage is just the beginning

(by Jason Adkins) March 15, 2013 By the time you read this column, legislation to redefine marriage (HF 1054/SF 925) will likely have been passed out of committees in both the Minnesota House and Senate, and sent to the floor … Continue reading →

Written Testimony of Rev. Joseph Williams, Pastor, Church of St. Stephen, on MN Dream Act (S.F. 723)

(PDF VERSION) The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee March 14, 2013 S.F. 723 Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee: My name is Rev. Joseph Williams; I am a Roman Catholic priest and pastor of the Church of St. … Continue reading →

Testimony of Mr. Pete Noll, Education Director, Concerns Regarding H.F. 826 (Davnie) ~ Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act

To: House Civil Law Committee From: Peter Noll, Education Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference Date: March 5, 2013 Mister Chair and Members, I am Peter Noll, Education Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Thank you for the opportunity to testify … Continue reading →

Patrick Wolf Educational Freedom Presenation at De La Salle High School

As part of National School Choice Week 2013 (January 27 – February 2) the Minnesota Catholic Conference, in association with other members of the Minnesota School Choice Coalition, hosted Prof. Patrick Wolf of the University of Arkansas for a series … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Newfound optimism for educational choice in Minnesota

(by Peter Noll) February 13, 2013 From the mid- to late-20th century, Minnesota was known as a national leader in school choice. During that era, initiatives enacted to support parents of nonpublic school children included equitable pupil transportation, special education, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Bishops’ Education Committee Chair Sees Catholic Schools As Centers For New Evangelization

Schools offer church teachings, respect for family life Back parents’ right as primary educators of their children Provide nation with viable alternative education available to all WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 29, 2013)—”Catholic schools are centers for the New Evangelization for families … Continue reading →

Star Tribune: Minnesota falls behind on school choice

(by Patrick J. Wolf) Patrick J. Wolf, Catholic and a St. Cloud native, is speaking at De La Salle High School in Minneapolis on January 31. (See event details here.) January 27, 2013 Back in 1991, my home state of … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Poverty relief, health care, marriage among priorities this session for Catholic conference

(by Joe Towalski) January 15, 2013 Every legislative session presents both opportunities and challenges, says Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

Catholic Spirit: Child-benefit programs aid nonpublic school students

(By Peter Noll) June 8, 2012 Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2223) Blessed John Paul II reminds us in his 1994 “Letter to Families” that for parents to take … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Legislative Update – Education, Safety Net, Abortion Among Key Issues

(by Jason Adkins) March 14, 2012 The legislative session is set to end on April 30, and the deadline for bills to be heard in committee is fast approaching. Legislators are eager to pass a bonding bill, work out the … Continue reading →

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