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Real Presence Live: Jason Adkins Gives a Legislative Update

Listen: https://yourcatholicradiostation.com/node/58640Jason Adkins joins Real Presence Live to share an update on the current legislativ...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on March 17, 2022

Fox 9: Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota

"We’re against an industry that’s trying to set up shop in our state. A for-profit drug industry that’s pedaling a highly addictive highly potent substance,"

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on January 27, 2022

Central Minnesota Catholic: MCC looks to stop gambling expansion, support policies benefiting families

The Minnesota Catholic Conference will be stopping efforts to legalize sports betting in the state, increasing supports for nonpublic school students and ensuring the budget surplus is used to benefit one of the state’s most important resources: families.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on January 27, 2022

Pioneer Press: Bernard Hebda: After Roe v. Wade, let’s work together to assist women in crisis

The state should commit its resources to ensuring that women have the support that they need to choose life. Some pregnancy centers are supported in part by the state’s Positive Alternatives Grant Program...

Posted by Most Rev. Bernard Hebda on January 27, 2022

Star Tribune: Family economics must top session agenda

We need to make it easier to care for both newborns and the elderly. A healthy society promotes intergenerational solidarity that cares for its vulnerable.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on January 26, 2022

Duluth News Tribune: Bishop's View: Minnesota, let's walk with moms in need

For nearly five decades, Catholics in the United States have called for an end to legalized abortion in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Cour...

Posted by Daniel Felton on January 22, 2022

Relevant Radio: How Catholics can help transform the state

Jason Adkins, executive director of the MN Catholic Conference joined Relevant Radio's Morning Air host Glen Lewerenz to discuss the role of Catholics in public life and how we can help to positively influence our government.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on August 16, 2021

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

The 2021 state legislative session begins Jan. 5 in St. Paul. Minnesota Catholic Conference strives to put a “circle of protection” around programs that help the poor and vulnerable.

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on January 03, 2021

An open letter regarding refugee resettlement

In this holy season, as we prepare to welcome friends and family into our homes, we are given new reason to reflect on our calling to welcome the stranger. Specifically, what is our calling to welcome immigrants and refugees?

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on December 23, 2019