Press Releases & Statements

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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News Release (JRLC): Minnesota Statehood Day Vigil for the Common Good

Joint Religious Legislative Coalition – Statehood Day Interfaith Vigil: May 11, 2011 ST. PAUL, MINN. (May 10, 2011)—On Statehood Day, Wed...

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News Release: Bishops Support Marriage Amendment

Minnesotans should  decide the future of marriage in their state ST. PAUL, MINN. (April 26, 2011)—Marriage between one man and one woman ...

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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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