Press Releases & Statements

Statement on House Vote to Redefine Marriage in Minnesota

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · May 09, 2013 10:30 AM

St. Paul, Minn. (May 9, 2013)—The Minnesota Catholic Conference is disappointed that the Minnesota House of Representatives has voted to redefine the legal definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In doing so, it has set in motion a transformation of Minnesota law that will focus on accommodating the desires of adults instead of protecting the best interest of children. This action is an injustice that tears at the fabric of society and will be remembered as such well into the future.

Minnesota’s Catholic and Lutheran Bishops Urge State Lawmakers to Protect Poor in Budget Negotiations

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · April 11, 2013 10:30 AM

St. Paul, Minn (April 11, 2013)—Minnesota’s Roman Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America bishops issued an open letter this week to members of the Minnesota House and Senate, and Gov. Dayton, urging them to ensure there is a “circle of protection” around programs serving the poor in State budget negotiations.

MCC Statement on the Defeat of the Marriage Protection Amendment

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · November 07, 2012 11:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Nov. 7, 2012)— The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is disappointed that Amendment 1 did not pass. Despite this setback, our efforts to promote and defend the cornerstone social institution of marriage will continue.

Minnesota Catholic Conference Mourns Passing of Former Executive Director Monsignor James D. Habiger

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · October 10, 2012 11:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Paul, Minn (October 10, 2012)—Monsignor James D. Habiger, former executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, passed away Tuesday. He was 85.

Matt Birk Speaks on Importance of MN Marriage Amendment in New Online Video

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · October 01, 2012 11:00 AM

NFL Star and Minnesota Native Talks about the Importance of Moms and Dads, Risk of Marriage Redefinition in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Oct. 1, 2012)—National Football League (NFL) all-pro Matt Birk discusses his belief in marriage as between a man and a woman, and its importance as a cornerstone social institution in a new online video launched by the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC). In the video, the 2012 NFL Man of the Year, Minnesota native, and practicing Catholic talks about the importance of both mothers and fathers for children, the pending court case in Minnesota’s Hennepin County to redefine marriage, and his personal reasons for deciding to speak publicly on the issue of marriage redefinition.

Take Action! Five Ways to Support Marriage Between Now and November 6th

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · September 27, 2012 2:38 PM

Statement regarding the Statewide Marriage Amendment Mailing from Minnesota Bishops

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · September 25, 2012 11:10 AM

Every Catholic household in Minnesota was or will be mailed a letter from their respective bishop encouraging them to vote “Yes” for the marriage amendment, and briefly explaining why the amendment is needed. In most instances, the letter also invites the recipient to make a contribution to Minnesota for Marriage, the campaign created by a diverse coalition of leaders and groups to pass the marriage amendment. The proceeds from the contributions will be used for mass outreach in the final weeks of the campaign.

The Catholic Spirit: Talking about the Marriage Amendment with Family, Friends

Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · August 28, 2012 12:42 PM