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 →

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 →

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