(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
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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