Press Releases & Statements

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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A Statement from Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop of Winona, Regarding the Redefinition of Marriage in Minnesota

WINONA, MN – May 15, 2013 – The Governor of Minnesota, on May 14, 2013 signed into law legislation, that redefined the legal definition o...

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Statement of the Most Reverend John M. LeVoir On the Passage of Same-Sex Marriage Legislation in Minnesota May 23, 2013

Same-Sex Marriage Law is Deeply Disturbing Same-sex marriage is now legal in Minnesota. I am deeply disturbed by this new law. Nature, re...

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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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