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 →

Bishop John Quinn’s response to Supreme Court ruling on marriage

July 1, 2015 To the Faithful of the Diocese of Winona: Commit to Faith in Christ Jesus and Our Daily Relationships Last week on June 26, 2015 the Supreme Court of the United States of America announced, that same sex … Continue reading →

Bishop Hoeppner’s statement regarding the United States Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States, by a vote of 5-4, ruled that same-sex marriage is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the United States Constitution and by so ruling, legalized same-sex marriage in every … Continue reading →

STATEMENT FROM THE DIOCESE OF DULUTH ON NEW ECOLOGY ENCYCLICAL FROM POPE FRANCIS

Bishop Paul Sirba, ninth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, released the following statement today marking the release of Laudato Si’, an encyclical by Pope Francis on “caring for our common home”: “Pope Francis has released his greatly anticipated encyclical … Continue reading →

Faith Leaders Speak Out Regarding the Clean Power Plan and Clean Energy

April 2015 (PDF Version) Governor Mark Dayton Office of the Governor 116 Veterans Service Building 20 W 12th Street St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Dayton, We write today with gratitude for your service, and with urgency on behalf of … 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 →

The Defense of Marriage and the Right of Religious Freedom: Reaffirming a Shared Witness

An Open Letter from Religious Leaders to All in Positions of Public Service (PDF Version) Released April 23, 2015 Dear Friends: At this significant time in our nation’s history with the institution of marriage before the United States Supreme Court, … Continue reading →

Testimony from Kathryn Mollen Opposing Private Divorce Program, H.F. 1348

(PDF Version) Testimony for H.F. 1348 Cooperative Private Divorce Program April 21, 2015 Madame Chair and Members of the Committee: My name is Kathryn Mollen, and I am the Policy and Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public … Continue reading →

Letter to legislators regarding MinnesotaCare

April 20, 2015 (PDF Version) Dear Members of the House HHS Finance Committee: As you craft and vote on your final omnibus proposal for Health and Human Services funding, we understand that you face difficult choices, a scarcity of resources, … Continue reading →

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