Duluth News Tribune: With debt paid, Minnesota felons be allowed to vote to give them stake in society

(by Chuck Frederick) May 4, 2015 Daris Nordby’s life has been filled with mistakes, and if he’s due any credit at all, it can be for his willingness to own up to them and take responsibility. His first felony conviction, … Continue reading →

Letter from Archbishop Nienstedt on Restore the Vote legislation

April 22, 2015 Dear Legislator, The Minnesota Catholic Conference, of which I am president, has been proud to play a leading role in the Restore the Vote coalition. We believe that giving those who have offended an opportunity to participate … 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 →

Star Tribune: Counterpoint: What the pope really means about markets

(by Jason Adkins) December 26, 2014 D.J. Tice is to be thanked for wrestling with Pope Francis’ statements on the importance of the economy serving the well-being of persons, and not the other way around (“Great pope, that Francis, but … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): 2014 Labor Day Statement Focuses on Unemployment Among Young People

Archbishop Wenski reiterates Pope Francis’ call for an inclusive economy Says college debt, lack of stable jobs keeping young people from starting families Calls for increased solidarity, more and better jobs, immigration reform WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2014)—The high unemployment … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Grassroots efforts aid Catholic Conference at 2014 Legislature

(by The Catholic Spirit) May 22, 2014 Every state legislative session presents its own challenges and opportunities, and the 2014 session was no different, said Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. “We were pleased by the passage … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Victim of payday lending debt trap speaks out

(Jessica Zittlow) April 25, 2014 Sherry Shannon needed a little extra money to get her car fixed. On Social Security disability, Shannon needed every dollar to pay her rent, utilities, and phone bills — leaving room for little else each … Continue reading →

MCC Letter of Support for the Women’s Economic Security Act

HF 2371, HF 2259, HF 2461, SF 2050 April 22, 2014 Dear Legislator: (PDF Version) The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, wishes to ensure that women have access to a workplace … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Overcoming a false understanding of freedom

(by Jason Adkins) April 10, 2014 As America secularizes, a false understanding of freedom is becoming increasingly pervasive in public life. Two current issues being considered by the Legislature — payday lending reforms (HF 2293/SF 2368) and the legalization of a … Continue reading →

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