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
Religious Freedom
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