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 →

Inside the Capitol: Bishops meet with state leaders to advocate for life, dignity, and the common good

In these final days before regular session ends on May 17th, Catholic laity continue advocating to uphold life, dignity, and the common good. But not only are people in the pews speaking out, so are our shepherds. Legislative negotiations often … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: As legislature nears end of regular session, Minnesota Catholics are on mission to transform Minnesota in defense of life & dignity

Minnesota’s legislature ends its regular session in mid-May. This deadline makes right now a key time for Catholics to fulfill the missionary call to bring our faith into the public arena by speaking up for policies that uphold life and … Continue reading →

Statement of the Minnesota Catholic Conference at the Close of the Trial of Derek Chauvin

The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd last Spring, has reopened questions throughout Minnesota about the impact of racism in our society and culture. As leaders of the Catholic dioceses of our … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Legislature shifts focus following Easter/Passover break; Rarely used loophole keeps all bills alive

After taking their annual “spring break”, legislators are back to work on Tuesday, April 6th. The break is a fixture in the legislative calendar and always coincides with the Easter/Passover holidays. While traditionally intended as a time to rest in … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Standing in solidarity with hospitality workers; remaining vigilant over issues affecting the institutional Church

Supporting “Right to Recall” The employer/employee relationship is a reciprocal one that carries with it rights and duties on the part of both actors. Employees are responsible for fulfilling their commitments to an employer by providing honest labor that produces … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Speak Up for Migrants and People Seeking Second Chances

Archbishop Hebda Testifies in Support of ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Archbishop Bernard Hebda spoke to the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee expressing the Minnesota Catholic Conference’s (MCC) support for a bill, H.F. 1163 (Winkler), that would allow undocumented … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol: Efforts underway to shelter the homeless, keep kids safe at school, and decriminalize poverty

Aiding Shelter Providers Our Catholic faith calls us to shelter the homeless. Despite many charities living out this corporal work of mercy, the need continues to grow. Our partners at Catholic Charities Twin Cities tell us the number of people … Continue reading →

Inside the Capitol – The morality of crafting a budget: Minnesota Catholic Conference weighs in on predatory lending, and legalizing vice to make ends meet

There are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes, as the saying goes. But our state government must also accomplish one other thing. A budget. And, it must be balanced, so says our state’s constitution. This … Continue reading →

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