Catholic Social Teaching

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 →

Breaking the State’s Monopoly on Hearts and Minds

The well-being of Minnesota students took a hit during this year’s legislative session, as the Opportunity Scholarship Program was left by the wayside during final negotiations. Despite the fact that similar programs have been successful in several others states and … Continue reading →

Immigration and an Easter People

The Easter season is a time to confidently celebrate the victory of Christ over death, once and for all. But the confidence of the Resurrection is too often missing from our lives as Christians—in our commission to proclaim the Good … Continue reading →

Letter to Members of the Real ID Conference Committee on Immigrant Drivers Licenses

April 10, 2017 (PDF Version) 17.0410RealIDCC Dear Real ID Conference Committee Members: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to ask that, as you conferee HF 3 (REAL ID), you not include … Continue reading →

The light of faith in public life

Catholics must play an important part in the renewal of public life. And they should do so as Catholics, not just as citizens who happen to be Catholic. One of the objections to Catholic participation in the public square is … Continue reading →

The Rosary and the Renewal of Politics

Exactly one hundred years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children outside of Fatima, Portugal, sharing with them some extraordinary messages and prophecies. But Our Lady of Fatima’s most urgent plea was for repentance—on behalf of ourselves, … Continue reading →

‘Catholics at the Capitol’ aims to inspire public policy participation

(January 9, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Jason Adkins) Minnesota’s Catholics have a new opportunity to join their bishops and learn how to approach key policy areas through the lens of faith. The Minnesota Catholic Conference is hosting the first … Continue reading →

The Vocation of the Public Servant

The 90th session of the Minnesota Legislature began on January 3. Dozens of first-term lawmakers are included among its 201 members. Most come excited with some key priorities based on the issues they believe got them elected. But apart from … 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 →

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