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Minnesota Bishops’ Joint Statement on Their Collective Promulgation of the Seventh Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

PDF VersionIn November 2025, the plenary assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the Seventh Editio...

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An Open Letter from Catholic, Evangelical, and Jewish Community Leaders to Minnesota’s Federal, State, and Local Elected Officials

Promoting Peace in a Time of Conflict As leaders in Minnesota’s Catholic, Evangelical, and Jewish communities, we represent and serve Min...

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Statement from MCC Executive Director, Jason Adkins, on Calls for a Special Session to Address Gun Violence

CONTACT:  Chris Mulcahey  [email protected]  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 5, 2025  Statement from MCC Executive Director Jason...

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Statement from MCC Executive Director on the Horrific Attack of Minnesota Legislators
Statement from MCC Executive Director on the Horrific Attack of Minnesota Legislators

CONTACT:  Chris Mulcahey  [email protected]    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 14, 2025  Statement from MCC Executive Director on the ...

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In a Tough Budget Year, Minnesota Catholic Conference Helps Deliver Key Legislative Victories
In a Tough Budget Year, Minnesota Catholic Conference Helps Deliver Key Legislative Victories

PDF Version CONTACT:  Chris Mulcahey  [email protected]    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  June 10, 2025 Principled advocacy from faithful ...

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New Report Unveils $5.4 Billion Economic Impact of the Catholic Church in Minnesota

CONTACT: Chris Mulcahey, Minnesota Catholic Conference [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                   ...

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Minnesota Bishops Statement on Immigration Law and the Common Good of the Nation
Minnesota Bishops Statement on Immigration Law and the Common Good of the Nation

PDF Version CONTACT: Chris Mulcahey, Minnesota Catholic Conference [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2025 Saint ...

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Minnesota Bishops Urge Governor Walz and Legislators to Reject Sports Gambling Expansion

PDF Version CONTACT: Chris Mulcahey, Minnesota Catholic Conference [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 Saint ...

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Minnesota Catholic Conference Staff Reacts to Governor Tim Walz’s Selection as Vice Presidential Candidate

Acknowledging shared achievements while voicing concerns over positions on life and gender *The following comments were developed in resp...

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How the Minnesota Catholic Conference prioritizes advocacy resources

One of the biggest complaints that Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) staff receives, from both the public and legislators, about our pu...

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The Catholic Spirit Archbishop Hebda, Bishops Izen, Kenney to pray March 6 at adoration in the capitol

In a troubled time for Minnesota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Michael Izen and Kevin Kenney will join the faithful for...

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The Catholic Spirit: MCC on the Legislature: Partisan divides, gun violence, immigration enforcement

As the Minnesota Legislature begins the second half of its 94th legislative session Feb. 17, Jason Adkins, executive director and general...

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