Mass Cap Lifted, COVID-19 Vaccine Principles, and the Legislative Session Begins

More Minnesota Catholics can attend Mass at a single time starting Monday, January 11. This change to Governor Tim Walz’s COVID-19 restrictions came after the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) – on behalf of several religious communities – requested the administration … Continue reading →

2021 Legislature: MCC seeks to protect poor, vulnerable as COVID relief takes center stage

Joe Towalski, Central Minnesota Catholic – First published January 3, 2021 The 2021 state legislative session begins Jan. 5 in St. Paul. A main focus for lawmakers will be providing relief and assistance to help Minnesotans with the ongoing challenges … Continue reading →

Minnesota, Our Common Home: A Resource for Evangelization

Statement from Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Executive Director Jason Adkins in Response to Misleading Article Appearing at ChurchMilitant.com December 2, 2019 We were disappointed to read Church Militant’s misleading and agenda-driven posting about our educational resource, “Minnesota, Our Common Home.” … Continue reading →

Taking a Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting

6/13/18 Brian Fraga – National Catholic Register WASHINGTON — Sports fans in some states may soon be able to place bets during a game if their favorite baseball team will score two runs in an inning, or if their college … Continue reading →

Marriage is a great anti-poverty program. So why does government discourage it?

(By Sheila Weber | Fox News) Marriage is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs around. But far too often, government assistance programs for people with low incomes discourage marriage, because tying the knot reduces government welfare assistance payments. For … Continue reading →

Catholics urged to contribute to state’s water quality conversation

(August 22, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Bridget Ryder) Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but half are too polluted for swimming and fishing. Gov. Mark Dayton wants that to change, and he’s calling on Minnesotans to … Continue reading →

Opposed by MCC, ‘transgender toolkit’ approved by state education department

(July 20, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Maria Wiering) A “best practices” guide for schools with transgender students approved by a Minnesota Department of Education advisory council denies reality and detracts from the purpose of education, said Jason Adkins, Minnesota Catholic … Continue reading →

Father McCauley, former MCC executive director, dies

(July 11, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Dave Hrbacek) Teresa Lodoen was caught off guard when she got an email from the pastor of her parish, St. Peter in Mendota, July 7. As she was finishing the wedding rehearsal … Continue reading →

As Surrogacy Surges, New Parents Seek Legal Protections

(June 29, 2017 – The Pew Charitable Trusts – Rebecca Beitsch) When Brad Hoylman and his husband wanted to start a family, they looked to a woman nearly 3,000 miles away to carry their child. The two Manhattanites turned to a … Continue reading →

Belle Plaine Catholics lead resistance to Satanic Temple veterans monument

(June 14, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davis) A black cube with Satanic symbols and an offering bowl has been proposed for Belle Plaine’s Veterans Memorial Park. And Belle Plaine’s Catholics don’t want it there … Jason Adkins, Minnesota … Continue reading →

Pages:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
...
34
»