Press Releases & Statements

Letter to Catholic Faithful of MN Concerning the Resumption of Public Worship on May 26
Letter to Catholic Faithful of MN Concerning the Resumption of Public Worship on May 26

Letter to Catholic Faithful of MN Concerning the Resumption of Public Worship on May 26

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Statement of the Minnesota Catholic Conference at the Close of the Trial of Derek Chauvin
Statement of the Minnesota Catholic Conference at the Close of the Trial of Derek Chauvin

The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd last Spring, has reopened questions thr...

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Election 2020: A Reflection by Minnesota Catholic Conference Staff
Election 2020: A Reflection by Minnesota Catholic Conference Staff

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” (USCCB, Form...

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Forming Our Conscience for Election 2020: Highlighting the Need for Solidarity
Forming Our Conscience for Election 2020: Highlighting the Need for Solidarity

The current pandemic has highlighted our interdependence: we are all linked to each other, for better or for worse. Therefore, to come ou...

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Guiding Principles for Catholic Schools and Religious Education Concerning Human Sexuality and Sexual Identity

The “Guiding Principles for Catholic Schools and Religious Education Concerning Human Sexuality and Sexual Identity” were enumerated to p...

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Minnesota, Our Common Home: A Resource for Evangelization
Minnesota, Our Common Home: A Resource for Evangelization

Statement from Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Executive Director Jason Adkins in Response to Misleading Article Appearing at ChurchM...

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Federal tax bill must include key moral considerations

Congress should pass a final tax bill only if it assists the poor and vulnerable, as well as working families. The Minnesota Catholic Con...

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Bishop Sirba: Racism and political violence are “completely incompatible with the Christian faith”

Statement from the Most Reverend Paul Sirba, Bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, August 17, 2017:“I join with Catholic bishops across the co...

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Archbishop Hebda offers opening prayer for 2017-18 legislative session

Delivered to Members of the Minnesota State House of Representatives God of all Creation,The majestic beauty of our State reminds us that...

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Faithful Citizenship

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The Catholic Spirit: Special session ends, Minnesota Catholic Conference notes key victories
The Catholic Spirit: Special session ends, Minnesota Catholic Conference notes key victories

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is celebrating five key victories at the conclusion of the Minnesota State Legislature’s special ...

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