Beyond Respect Life Month: Combating the throwaway culture every day at every stage

“Watch out, stay alert; for you do not know when the appointed time is.” (Mark 13:33) St. Mark reminds us in his Gospel that we know not when the Son of Man will return. We can apply this to our call … Continue reading →

MCC Takes a Closer Looks at Housing Issues

Adequate shelter is a basic human need, as housing is a cornerstone of family stability and child development and traditionally is one the best avenues for building economic stability and generational wealth. As MCC considers a long-term policy agenda to … Continue reading →

State Fair Opinion Poll Results

Fairgoers favor enabling parents to choose the right school for their children Thousands of people stopped by the House of Representatives booth at the State Fair and voiced their opinion on a dozen policy-related questions covering issues from mask mandates … Continue reading →

Protecting people from usury, ensuring equitable compensation for Catholic school teachers, and speaking up to keep religion in the classroom

Minnesotans deserve good policies which will naturally strengthen families. Instead, our current payday lending laws allow lenders to charge sky-high interest rates that become a debt trap for borrowers. Pope Francis denounces this modern-day usuary because it takes advantage of … Continue reading →

How Catholics can help transform the state

Jason Adkins, executive director of the MN Catholic Conference joined Relevant Radio’s Morning Air host Glen Lewerenz to discuss the role of Catholics in public life and how we can help to positively influence our government. Fr. John Gordon, Mary, … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: End of Session Wrap-Up

The Legislative Session has ended. Where are Catholics helping to transform our state? Where will the Catholic voice still be needed? Throughout the 2021 legislative session, the Minnesota Catholic Conference chose to actively engage on several policy proposals in both … Continue reading →

Minnesota Catholic Conference Executive Director Jason Adkins Stepping Down on July 31

Minnesota’s Catholic Bishops will begin the search for a new executive director to build on the strengths and successes of the past ten years. July 1, 2021 (St. Paul) – The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: School Choice is Front and Center as Capitol Reopens to the Public

Catholics are back at the Capitol making their voices heard in person now that the doors of “the people’s house” have reopened to the public. A 15-month closure amid the pandemic shifted most legislative business and public advocacy online. When … Continue reading →

Returning to Mass: July 1 Marks End of Dispensation in Minnesota

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a painful time of separation that necessitated, for a short while, suspension of public Masses and the dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass. Nonetheless, since May 2020, Minnesota’s bishops have made available the … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Vigilant Advocacy Ahead of Special Session

Recess is no time for rest The legislature is in recess now that the 2021 regular session came to its constitutionally mandated end on Monday, May 17th. However, this “recess” is not a time for rest and relaxation. In fact, … Continue reading →

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