MCC News Release: Minnesota’s Catholic and Lutheran Bishops Urge State Lawmakers to Protect Poor in Budget Negotiations

St. Paul, Minn (April 11, 2013)—Minnesota’s Roman Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America bishops issued an open letter this week to members of the Minnesota House and Senate, and Gov. Dayton, urging them to ensure there is a “circle of … Continue reading →

An Open Letter to Members of the Minnesota Senate and Minnesota House of Representatives From the Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

(PDF VERSION) Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota write to offer their greetings and thanks for your service to all Minnesotans. We also write to express our concern about the problems of poverty and hunger … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Catholic, Lutheran bishops urge state lawmakers to protect poor

(by The Catholic Spirit) April 9, 2013 As state lawmakers work to craft a budget to address a struggling economy, revenue shortages and emerging needs, Minnesota’s Catholic and Lutheran bishops are urging them to ensure there is a “circle of … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): USCCB Comittee Chairs Urge Congress to Protect Poor and Vulnerable as Debate on Budget Continues

WASHINGTON D.C. (March 20, 2013)—The two bishops who lead the justice and peace efforts of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress to address the moral and human dimensions of the federal budget and protect the poor, in … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: MN Catholics urged to make voices heard at State Capitol

(by The Catholic Spirit) March 15, 2013 As Minnesota legislators debate bills this session ranging from redefining marriage to increasing the minimum wage, the Minnesota Catholic Conference is encouraging Catholics around the state to get involved in promoting public policies … Continue reading →

Family Economic Security Act Testimony, February 27, 2013

(PDF VERSION) Written Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, Executive Director The House Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs February 27, 2013 Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee: My name is Jason Adkins, and I am executive director of the Minnesota … 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.

News Release (USCCB): Bishops Urge Retention of Charitable Deduction, Other Tax Credits and Programs as Nation Approaches

WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2012)—”Catholic institutions rely on the charitable deduction to feed, house, clothe, educate, and care for millions of people around the world,” said the bishops who oversee the domestic and international justice and peace efforts of the … Continue reading →

USCCB Letter to the Senate on Federal Budget Concerns

November 13, 2012 United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator: The Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development and the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops remain concerned about a wide … Continue reading →

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support letter to Congress

December 3, 2012 (PDF version) Senator Al Franken 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Franken: As the interfaith-based Council of Sponsors for Minnesota FoodShare, an organization that works to fight hunger in Minnesota, we respectfully ask that you work … Continue reading →

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