MN Bishops Urge House Support of Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

March 25, 2019 Dear Members: Peace be with you. We, the bishops of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, write in support of H.F. 1500, which will provide a pathway for our undocumented brothers and sisters to obtain driver’s licenses. Enacting this … Continue reading →

Letter of Testimony: Deep Concerns Over Medicaid/Medical Assistance Bill

March 29, 2018 Dear Members of the Senate Health and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee: We write to express our deep concerns about SF 3611. There are better ways to move people on Medicaid/Medical Assistance into the workforce than … Continue reading →

Letter from Mr. Shawn Peterson to Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee Members regarding the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

[PDF] February 1, 2017 Dear Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee Members: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to express its disappointment that the $100 per month increase in … 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 →

USCCB: Standing with Our Immigrant Brothers and Sisters

(October 25, 2016) (CNS/photo/Esteban Biba, EPA) By Bishop Eusebio Elizondo Catholics know that every person is made in the image of God. Everyone is due our respect and our love. We’re called to care especially for those who most need … Continue reading →

With Liberty and Justice and Mercy for All

(October 2, 2016 – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda) Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis delivered this homily on Oct. 2 at the 64th Annual Red Mass, which was held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Not … Continue reading →

Testimony in support of Drug Sentencing Reform Guidelines

Jason Adkins, Executive Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference Senate Judiciary Committee, February 22, 2016 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Good morning. My name is Jason Adkins and I am executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (“MCC”). MCC is … Continue reading →

Opposition to CHEER Act Amendment to SF 1458 (S1458A62)

Jason Adkins (PDF version) April 28, 2015 UNCONSTITUTIONAL: The federal rule on which the CHEER Act is based has been held to insufficiently protect the conscience rights and religious liberty of those who object to providing the mandated drugs and services. … Continue reading →

Letter from Archbishop Nienstedt on Restore the Vote legislation

April 22, 2015 Dear Legislator, The Minnesota Catholic Conference, of which I am president, has been proud to play a leading role in the Restore the Vote coalition. We believe that giving those who have offended an opportunity to participate … Continue reading →

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