(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
Catholic Social Teaching
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