Testimony on Tax Payer Funding of Abortion to Members of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee

February 25, 2017, Jason Adkins Madame Chair and Members of the Committee: My name is Jason Adkins and I am executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. I am here … Continue reading →

Letter on Working Family Tax Credit to Members of the Senate Taxes Committee

February 20, 2017 Dear Senate Taxes Committee Members: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, writes to express its support for Senate File 28, the Working Family Tax Credit modification bill, authored by … Continue reading →

Bishop Kettler’s Statement Regarding Recent Presidential Executive Orders

NEWS RELEASE Diocese of St. Cloud January 30, 2017 Our nation has a long history of welcoming immigrants and refugees. Whether leaving their homelands to escape persistent poverty, war or religious persecution, immigrants and refugees have always looked to the … 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 →

Bishops Respond to Trump Administration Immigration Actions

On Wednesday, January 25, President Trump signed executive orders to implement his plans to expand and fortify the existing border security between the United States and Mexico, to increase immigration deportation and detention, and to punish cities and counties that choose … 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 →

Archbishop Hebda offers opening prayer for 2017-18 legislative session

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Delivered to Members of the Minnesota State House of Representatives God of all Creation, The majestic beauty of our State reminds us that you are the source of all blessings. At the beginning of this … 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 →

Election 2016: Prayer, hope in Christ can be our guide at the polls

(October 27, 2016 – Bishop Andrew Cozzens) One evening a couple of weeks ago, I was filling up my car at a gas station and a man whom I did not know came up to me and said, “Father, I hope … Continue reading →

USCCB President Says The Gospel Serves The Common Good, Not Political Agendas

(October 13, 2016) A statement from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON—At this important time in our nation’s history, I encourage all of us to take a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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