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 →

Minnesota Legislative Candidate Questionnaire

(Download a PDF version) (Download a Microsoft Word version) ***Make sure to fill in the candidate’s name and your parish name IN THE INTRODUCTION*** Dear _____________________: I attend _________________ parish in your district. My faith provides me with the principles … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: MCC ‘very proud’ of passage of prenatal diagnosis bill

(by Joe Towalski) May 22, 2015 Other legislation supported by Minnesota Catholic Conference didn’t fare as well during 2015 state legislative session Thanks to the work of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and a coalition of disability advocacy groups, expectant parents … 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 →