News Release (USCCB): Bishop Blaire, Bishop Pates Urge Budget Conference Committee to Protect Poor and Vulnerable While Responsibly Replacing Sequestration

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 15, 2013)—As Congress works on a budget package, it should replace sequestration and protect programs that serve the poor and vulnerable, at home and abroad, wrote Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, and Bishop Stephen … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Archbishop Gomez, Bishops Blaire and Pates Urge Congress to Fulfill Role of Government and Meet Basic Needs of People, Challenges of the World

WASHINGTON D.C. (October 1, 2013)—The bishops who chair three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress to fulfill the basic role of government and meet the challenges facing the United States at home and abroad. In … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Bishops’ Labor Day statement notes growing inequality

(by Jason Adkins) August 15, 2013 Every year, the U.S. bishops, through their Office of Justice, Peace, and Human Development, release a Labor Day statement that comments upon the state of the economy, and reminds Catholics and the public of … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Bishop Blaire In Congressional Testimony: Living Wage Essential To Society, Foundational Part Of Catholic Teaching

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2013)—A discussion of workers’ wages is a good starting point for fixing the U.S. economy, said the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development in testimony, June 25, … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Farm Bill Should Assist Hungry at Home and Abroad, Help Struggling Farmers, Promote Stewardship, Say Catholic Leaders in Letter

WASHINGTON D.C. (May 9, 2013)—The 2013 Farm Bill is an opportunity to address outdated agriculture policies and help hungry people at home and abroad, said leaders of four Catholic organizations in May 9 letters. The letters went to leadership of … Continue reading →

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 →

Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, Esq., Executive Director, on H.F. 256: “Family Cap” Repeal

(PDF of testimony) House Health and Human Services Policy Committee March 19, 2013 H.F. 256: “Family Cap” Repeal The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, supports H.F. 256 (Fritz), the repeal of … Continue reading →

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