MCC in the Media

Pioneer Press: Adkins: Measuring the economic impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota
Pioneer Press: Jason Adkins: Measuring the economic impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota

The Catholic Church has long been a cornerstone of Minnesota’s communities, supporting families, providing spiritual guidance, and servin...

Continue reading…
Post Bulletin: Jason Adkins: Catholic Church delivers social, economic benefits
Post Bulletin: Jason Adkins: Catholic Church delivers social, economic benefits

An estimated $5 billion statewide economic impact suggests that government should empower, not obstruct, religious institutions.At a time...

Continue reading…
Inforum: Letter: The Catholic Church’s economic and social impact
Inforum: Letter: The Catholic Church’s economic and social impact

Janelle C. Gergen from the Diocese of Crookston writes: "I encourage readers to explore "Fruits of the Vine" and see the full scope of ...

Continue reading…
Alpha News: Author of ‘The Detransition Diaries’ urges lawmakers to reject ‘heartbreaking and unethical’ gender ideology
Alpha News: Author of ‘The Detransition Diaries’ urges lawmakers to reject ‘heartbreaking and unethical’ gender ideology

Kallie Fell, co-author of the book "The Detransition Diaries," will be meeting with Minnesota legislators this week to warn them about th...

Continue reading…
Alpha News: Minnesota’s Catholic bishops write Walz opposing sports betting bill
Alpha News: Minnesota’s Catholic bishops write Walz opposing sports betting bill

The Minnesota Catholic Conference urged the governor "to not waste time with harmful proposals" to legalize online sports betting, which ...

Continue reading…
The Catholic Spirit: Students for Life March and Rally to include procession from St. Agnes to State Capitol
The Catholic Spirit: Students for Life March and Rally to include procession from St. Agnes to State Capitol

On Jan. 22, the 2025 Students for Life March and Rally will take place in part on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol building in ...

Continue reading…
The Catholic Spirit: MCC urges lawmakers to move from compromise to collaboration
The Catholic Spirit: MCC urges lawmakers to move from compromise to collaboration

Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) and Maggee Hangge, policy associate at MC...

Continue reading…
MCC’s First Friday Adoration brings Jesus to State Capitol
The Catholic Spirit: MCC’s First Friday Adoration brings Jesus to State Capitol

Lois Freeman walked to the basement of the State Capitol building in St. Paul Jan. 3 with a friend and entered a room with the Eucharist ...

Continue reading…
The Pillar: ‘Fixes in the works’ to address religious visa backlog
The Pillar: ‘Fixes in the works’ to address religious visa backlog

As the nation prepares for an administration change next month, Catholic leaders are urging the government to address a backlog in perman...

Continue reading…