MCC in the Media

Star Tribune: IVF is unethical. Minnesota is right not to mandate coverage.

Couples deserve real treatments for infertility, not a state-endorsed Band-Aid. Mandating coverage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) may ...

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The Catholic Spirit: Medical professionals, those with chronic pain gather for talk on suffering

Beginning the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) fall study day Sept. 1, Jason Adkins, MCC’s executive director, said a proper response ...

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OSV News: Catholic schools’ new year sees safety, security and budget impacts after school shooting

CHICAGO (OSV News) — As the new school year starts in multiple Catholic districts across the country, 2025’s deadly shooting at Annunciat...

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The Catholic Spirit: On primary election day, MCC’s elections resource guide available

As Minnesotans head to their polling places for primary election day Aug. 11, the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) has developed an e...

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Our Sunday Visitor: Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference New President of National Association of Conference Directors

ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, has been elected ...

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The Catholic Spirit: MCC's Adkins on National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors: 'There's a reciprocity there'

Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, served on the executive committee of the National Association of S...

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The Catholic Spirit: When life hurts: A study day focused on the Church's response to pain and suffering

I recently heard a radio ad for an online casino that captures the American zeitgeist. After describing his life of physical chaos, profe...

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The Catholic Spirit: Jason Adkins elected president of National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors

Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), was elected president of the National As...

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National Catholic Register: Pope Leo XIV’s Call for AI Guardrails Is Resonating on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV’s call for policymakers to place guardrails on AI is being well-received on Capitol Hill and in state legislatu...

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