Press Releases & Statements

Faith Communities Condemn Racist Murder in Charleston, S.C.

Minneapolis, Minn. (June 18, 2015) – The Minnesota Council of Churches, the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Jewish Community Relations...

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The Defense of Marriage and the Right of Religious Freedom: Reaffirming a Shared Witness

An Open Letter from Religious Leaders to All in Positions of Public Service Released April 23, 2015 Dear Friends:At this significant time...

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Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Transgender Policy

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has drafted a Policy regarding the participation of transgender students in high school a...

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News Release (Catholic Rural Life and UST): Top Vatican Official to Lead U.S. Symposium on Faith and Farming

For immediate release Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is drafting a papal encyclical on the environment, will participate in the Nov. 5 to 7 ...

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News Release: Minnesota Catholic Conference urges passage of the voting restoration bill

Criminal offenders have God-given dignity that calls for justice, not vengeance, as they are re-entering society St. Paul, Minn (March 12...

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News Release (MCC and Transform MN): Catholic and Evangelical Leaders Issue ‘Christian Call’ for Immigration Reform to MN Congressional Representatives

Providing roadmap to citizenship and promoting family reunification listed as top priorities Leaders ask Minnesota Christians to urge the...

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Press Conference Announcing Joint Statement from MN Christian Faith Leaders on Federal Immigration Reform

***MEDIA ADVISORY***Press Conference Announcing Joint Statement from Minnesota Christian Faith Leaders on Federal Immigration ReformST. P...

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Northern Cross: Fortnight for Freedom

Written By: Very Rev. Bishop Paul SirbaJune 7, 2013 For the second year, and with good reason, the U.S. bishops have decided to organize ...

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A Statement from Archbishop Nienstedt on the Effect of Redefining Marriage

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, was a dark, sad day for Catholics in the state of Minnesota as well as for all faith-filled people who believe in ...

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Pope Leo XIV on Politics
Pope Leo XIV on Politics

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A Catholic’s Guide to Attending the Feb. 3 Precinct Caucuses
A Catholic’s Guide to Attending the Feb. 3 Precinct Caucuses

One of the most common questions staff from the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) receives is: “Does my voice really make a difference?...

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