Press Releases & Statements

Letter from Archbishop Neinstedt on HHS Mandate

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I write to you concerning an alarming and serious matter that negatively impacts the Church in the U...

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Letter from Bishop LeVoir on HSS Mandate

Office of the BishopJanuary 25, 2012Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,I write to you concerning an ...

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News Release: Statement of Minnesota Catholic Conference on Passage of Marriage Amendment

St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Catholic Conference welcomed the passage this evening of SF 1308, which puts before the voters in Novembe...

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Archbishop John Nienstedt — Do This In Memory of Me

Most Reverend John C. NienstedtNovember 10, 2011(This pastoral letter is also available in full with footnotes as a pdf at the bottom of ...

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News Release: MN Bishops Urge Obama Administration to Protect Conscience Rights in Healthcare

New Rule could force religious organizations to choose between conscience and communities they serve ST. PAUL, MINN. (September 27, 2011)...

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The Catholic Spirit: A Serious Threat to Religious Freedom

(by Archbishop John C. Nienstedt)September 15, 2011 I fully intended to publish “Part Two” of my commentary on the marvelous experience o...

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Bishop Piché – The Importance of Marriage for Catholics

Bishop Lee A. PichéSeptember 12, 2011Church of Saint John the Baptist, New Brighton, Minn“When I came to you, brothers [and sisters], pro...

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News Release: Bishops Ask to Put Common Good First

Minnesota’s Catholic Bishops ask legislature and governor to put the common good first in budget negotiations ST. PAUL, MINN (July 12, 20...

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News Release: Legislators Seek to Redefine Marriage

New bill and court case show immediate need for constitutional amendment ST. PAUL, MINN. (May 16, 2011)—Right now, marriage in Minnesota ...

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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...

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The Catholic Spirit Archbishop Hebda, Bishops Izen, Kenney to pray March 6 at adoration in the capitol

In a troubled time for Minnesota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Michael Izen and Kevin Kenney will join the faithful for...

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The Catholic Spirit: MCC on the Legislature: Partisan divides, gun violence, immigration enforcement

As the Minnesota Legislature begins the second half of its 94th legislative session Feb. 17, Jason Adkins, executive director and general...

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