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State Fair Opinion Poll Results

Thousands of people stopped by the House of Representatives booth at the State Fair and voiced their opinion on a dozen policy-related questions covering issues from mask mandates to school choice and much more.

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on September 24, 2021

Minnesotans overwhelmingly reject payday loans Community and faith groups to announce polling results in Duluth

For more information, contact:Pre-press conference: Bob Hulteen – (612) 501-9186Director of Communications and Public Voice, Minneapolis ...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on August 17, 2021

Minnesota Catholic Conference Executive Director Jason Adkins Stepping Down on July 31

PDF version Minnesota’s Catholic Bishops will begin the search for a new executive director to build on the strengths and successes of th...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on July 01, 2021

Returning to Mass: July 1 Marks End of Dispensation in Minnesota

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on June 03, 2021

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

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on May 20, 2021

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...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on April 20, 2021

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...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on October 13, 2020

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...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on October 13, 2020

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...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on February 20, 2020

Pope Leo XIV on Politics

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on January 05, 2026

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...

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference on February 27, 2026