Legislative Statements & Testimony

Testimony of Mr. Jason Adkins, MCC Executive Director, Concerning Assault Weapons and Ammunition – House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee on February 6, 2013

Mr. Chairman and Members of the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee: The Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy vo...

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A Pastoral Statement on Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)

Stewards of the Gift of Life A Pastoral Statement on Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) from the Catholic Bishops of ...

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) support letter to Congress

Senator Al Franken309 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Franken: As the interfaith-based Council of Sponsors f...

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“Unlocking the Gate in Our Hearts” — 2012 Immigration Statement from the Minnesota Catholic Bishops

A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota on the Need for Federal Immigration Reform March 2012We, the Roman Catholic Bishops of M...

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“Abriendo la Puerta de Nuestro Corazón” — 2012 Declaración de los Obispos Católicos de Minnesota

Declaración de los Obispos Católicos de Minnesota sobre la Necesidad de una Reforma Inmigratoria a Nivel Federal Marzo 2012Nosotros, los ...

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MN Marriage Protection Amendment One-Page Backgrounder

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation…. Even those w...

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Statement: Joint Statement About "Catholics for Marriage Equality MN"

Joint Statement of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Minnesota Catholic Conference, 9/29/11 PDF version of statement A ...

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Letter to US Representative, Minnesota, Collin Peterson

Downloadable PDF The Honorable Collin C. Peterson 2211 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Peterson, We, the Catholic bi...

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Letter to US Representative, Minnesota, Chip Cravaack

Downloadable PDF The Honorable Chip Cravaack 508 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515   Dear Representative Cravaack: We, the Catholic bishops...

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