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 →

Payday Lending Resources

Resources: Legislation Payday Lending Regulation Bill (2293/SF 2368) Summary ***To take action regarding this bill, go here. Q&A / About Frequently Asked Questions about Payday Lending Supporting Organizations for Fair Lending Articles Myths and Facts about Payday Lending Payday Loan Debt … Continue reading →

Written Testimony of Ms. Kathryn Mollen, Policy and Outreach Coordinator, on Women’s Economic Security Act

HF 2371, HF 2259, HF 2461 March 20, 2014 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: My name is Kathryn Mollen, and I am the Policy and Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the … Continue reading →

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