(USCCB Media Statement) Archbishop Cordileone Calls Supreme Court Decision to Hear Marriage Cases Significant Moment for Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marriage is union of one man and one woman Supreme Court’s decision to hear these cases is significant moment for nation Need prayers that Court upholds marriage’s true meaning and purpose WASHINGTON—Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, … Continue reading →

MCC Statement on the Defeat of the Marriage Protection Amendment

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 … Continue reading →

Star Tribune: The Church is right to speak out

(Op Ed by executive director of Minnesota Catholic Conference Jason Adkins, appearing in the October 23 issue of the Star Tribune.) by Jason Adkins Many religious communities have been advocating for or against the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment. However, the … Continue reading →

MCC News Release: Matt Birk Speaks on Importance of MN Marriage Amendment in New Online Video

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 … Continue reading →

MCC Media Statement: Regarding the Statewide Marriage Amendment Mailing from Minnesota Bishops

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 … Continue reading →

Social science data and commentary

Sample social research and commentary “Do kids need a mom and dad? The University of Chicago biz school study,” commentary from Jennifer Roback Morse, The Ruth Institute (Study: The Trouble with Boys: Social Influences and the Gender Gap in Disruptive … Continue reading →

Pioneer Press: In marriage amendment vote, a focus on the future

(by Doug Belden) June 30, 2012 Minnesotans are not deciding this November whether same-sex couples can marry. They can’t, under state law, and the outcome of the vote will do nothing to change that. So, what’s the point? What’s at … Continue reading →

Parish and Parish Captain Resources

General Parish Captain Resources Additional prayer and education tools: Marriage Bulletin Announcements Bulletin Inserts A Prayer for Marriage, Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Marriage: Unique for a Reason, campaign prayer, USCCB (in English and Spanish) Prayer to the Holy … Continue reading →

Archbishop Nienstedt Talks Marriage With National Catholic Register

(by Jessica) As efforts to legalize same-sex marriage advanced in Washington state, New Jersey and Maryland, Archbishop Nienstedt addressed the issue with National Catholic Register correspondent Barb Ernster. Following are some highlights from the article in which the Archbishop shares … Continue reading →

Design With a Purpose

(by Jessica) In a 2007 Angelus address on the relationship between faith and reason, Pope Benedict XVI said, “When man limits his thoughts to only material objects … he closes himself to the great questions about life, himself, and God … Continue reading →