Letter to Sen. Klobuchar highlights concerns over the Equality Act

March 16, 2021 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Hon. Amy Klobuchar United States Senate Dear Senator Klobuchar: Peace be with you. Thank you for your service to Minnesotans and to all Americans. We write today to highlight concerns we have with the … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Standing in solidarity with hospitality workers; remaining vigilant over issues affecting the institutional Church

Supporting “Right to Recall” The employer/employee relationship is a reciprocal one that carries with it rights and duties on the part of both actors. Employees are responsible for fulfilling their commitments to an employer by providing honest labor that produces … Continue reading →

MCC submits friend of the court brief to U.S. Supreme Court in support of faith groups challenging discriminatory COVID restrictions on religious gatherings in Nevada

CALVARY CHAPEL DAYTON VALLEY, Petitioner, v. STEVE SISOLAK, in his official capacity as Governor of Nevada, et al., Respondents. The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Minnesota North District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri … Continue reading →

Religious Freedom Week

Daily Prayers, Reflections, and Actions Join Catholics across Minnesota to pray, reflect, and act during Religious Freedom Week. Click on each date to find that day’s prayer, reflection, and action that can be done to help defend religious freedom both … Continue reading →

Religious Freedom Week Promotional & Lectionary Resources

Graphics and Social Media Downloads (English & Español) Downloadable resources to promote Religious Freedom Week ahead of time and to provide a daily post from June 22-29. PROMOTIONAL BULLETIN INSERT | en español Downloadable PDF that helps explain the importance … Continue reading →

Fortnight for Freedom 2017: Freedom for Mission

The Fortnight for Freedom is a period of time when dioceses around the country arrange special events surrounding the topic of religious freedom. It begins on June 21, the vigil of the feasts of Saint Thomas More and Saint John … Continue reading →

2017 Session Recap

Session is over and a budget has been created for the next biennium. Here’s how key MCC legislation fared: Opportunity Scholarships left out. For the second year in a row, the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program was cut from the … Continue reading →

School choice legislation fails to pass, but MCC sees ‘marriage-friendly’ welfare win at session’s end

(May 31, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) The final omnibus bills demonstrated concessions from both major parties, but they were “geared to reach certain electoral constituencies or serving special interests,” he said, pointing the finger at both sides … 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 →

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