Action Alert: Prevent Taxpayer Funded Abortion

President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2022 budget in which he proposes to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. Calling for the elimination of Hyde in a president’s budget is unprecedented. Without the Hyde Amendment and related … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session

Recess is no time for rest The legislature is in recess now that the 2021 regular session came to its constitutionally mandated end on Monday, May 17th. However, this “recess” is not a time for rest and relaxation. In fact, … Continue reading →

Letter to HHS Conference Committee highlighting key provisions

May 5, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Dear Members of the Health and Human Services Conference Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in Minnesota, has joined multiple letters on HHS-related matters, but we write … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: As legislature nears end of regular session, Minnesota Catholics are on mission to transform Minnesota in defense of life & dignity

Minnesota’s legislature ends its regular session in mid-May. This deadline makes right now a key time for Catholics to fulfill the missionary call to bring our faith into the public arena by speaking up for policies that uphold life and … Continue reading →

Letter of Testimony: Opportunity to see ultrasound before an abortion procedure

Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, Executive Director Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee SF 1168 (Benson) February 21, 2019 The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, supports S.F. 1168, which … Continue reading →

Testimony on Tax Payer Funding of Abortion to Members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee

February 25, 2017, Jason Adkins Madame Chair and Members of the Committee: My name is Jason Adkins and I am executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. I am here … Continue reading →

Legislature faces decisions on health care, school choice, family poverty

(January 3, 2017 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) MCC is supporting efforts to expand school choice, oppose assisted suicide, regulate commercial surrogacy and increase aid to poor families After a contentious U.S. presidential campaign that highlighted the nation’s deep … Continue reading →

CHAMN/MCC Joint Letter to the Legislature: Health Care with a Priority for Accessibility and Affordability for Everyone

[PDF Version] January 18, 2017 Health Care with a Priority for Accessibility and Affordability for Everyone THE ISSUE: Principles for consideration as the Legislature examines reform MINISTRY TRADITION Our mission, in accordance with Catholic social … Continue reading →

U.S. Catholics urged to weigh issues carefully as they enter voting booth

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic Spirit) In the weeks leading up the hotly contested Nov. 8 election, many Catholic bishops have written columns, issued statements or preached homilies encouraging their people to weigh the issues carefully as they enter the … Continue reading →

Novena: Life and Bioethics

Day 2 Daily Novena Prayer Virgin Mary, patroness of America, Please prepare our hearts as we take part in this year’s elections. Help us to humbly receive the wisdom of the Church, and to accept the importance of Her teachings … Continue reading →

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