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 →

Letter from Mr. Shawn Peterson to Civil Law and Data Practices Committee Members regarding HF 3 (REAL ID) “lawful status” language

(PDF Version) January 9, 2017 Dear Civil Law and Data Practices Committee Members: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to ask that, as you consider HF 3 (REAL ID), you … Continue reading →

Immigration debate needs constructive engagement

The debate over immigration policy is inevitably heating up as we prepare for Donald Trump’s inauguration as president. Undoubtedly, an early priority of his presidency will be to increase border security and re-examine President Obama’s immigration enforcement policies. Unfortunately, because … Continue reading →

MN Catholic Conference: Election results bring opportunities, challenges

(November 11, 2016 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) The election Nov. 8 changed the makeup of the Minnesota Legislature as well as Congress and the White House. Visitor editor Joe Towalski interviewed Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota … Continue reading →

MCC’s Adkins: With the election over, Catholics need to roll up their sleeves

(November 9, 2016 – Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davis) Donald Trump’s win of the presidency and the Republican party gaining a majority in Congress stunned the U.S. in a historic election Nov. 8. In Minnesota, Republicans grabbed a majority from … 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 →

Election year got you down? Don’t despair, Minnesota bishop urges

(October 31, 2016 – Catholic News Agency/EWTN News) When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope you are praying for this country!” “His sentiment captured what many of … Continue reading →

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