Press Releases & Statements
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Bishop Hoeppner’s statement regarding the United States Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges
Posted by Most Rev. Michael Hoeppner · June 30, 2015 12:45 PM
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States, by a vote of 5-4, ruled that same-sex marriage is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the United States Constitution and by so ruling, legalized same-sex marriage in every state. This decision is a disappointing and tragic mistake. It is disappointing for all who know that God is the Creator of marriage and has given marriage to us as a sacred union between one man and one woman; it is tragic for it undermines the very foundation of society and its consequences will negatively impact the life of our nation for years to come; it is a mistake for according to both natural law and divine law, marriage is a union between one man and one woman and this decision making human law denies the truth and promotes a lie.
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Faith Communities Condemn Racist Murder in Charleston, S.C.
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · June 18, 2015 10:30 AM
Minneapolis, Minn. (June 18, 2015) – The Minnesota Council of Churches, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and Dakotas, the Islamic Center of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Rabbinical Association issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s murders in Charleston, S.C.:
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The Defense of Marriage and the Right of Religious Freedom: Reaffirming a Shared Witness
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · April 23, 2015 1:00 PM
An Open Letter from Religious Leaders to All in Positions of Public Service
Released April 23, 2015
Dear Friends:
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Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Transgender Policy
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · October 28, 2014 3:56 PM
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News Release (Catholic Rural Life and UST): Top Vatican Official to Lead U.S. Symposium on Faith and Farming
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · October 07, 2014 10:30 AM
For immediate release
Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is drafting a papal encyclical on the environment, will participate in the Nov. 5 to 7 event.
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News Release: Minnesota Catholic Conference urges passage of the voting restoration bill
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · March 12, 2014 2:30 PM
Criminal offenders have God-given dignity that calls for justice, not vengeance, as they are re-entering society
St. Paul, Minn (March 12, 2014)—The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy office of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, today joined with their “Restore the Vote Minnesota” coalition partners at the Capitol to urge the passage of the voting restoration bill (HF 491 / SF 107) in Minnesota. The announcement coincided with the 7th Annual Second Chance Coalition Day on the Hill which, this year, focused its attention on the disenfranchisement of Minnesotans who have been convicted of a felony, but are no longer incarcerated and now living in the community.
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News Release (MCC and Transform MN): Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Issue ‘Christian Call’ for Immigration Reform to MN Congressional Representatives
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · June 26, 2013 10:40 AM
Providing roadmap to citizenship and promoting family reunification listed as top priorities
Leaders ask Minnesota Christians to urge their Congressional Representatives to pass just, compassionate immigration reform
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Press Conference Announcing Joint Statement from MN Christian Faith Leaders on Federal Immigration Reform
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · June 25, 2013 10:43 AM
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Northern Cross: Fortnight for Freedom
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · June 07, 2013 4:21 PM
Written By: Very Rev. Bishop Paul Sirba