A Fortnight for Freedom Event Presented by: Father Daniel Griffith Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis, Faculty Fellow of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law Thursday, June 29, 7:00 PM Church of Saint Paul Chapel 1740 … Continue reading →
Catholics from every corner of the state came out last week to venerate the relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher. Relics of the two English martyrs made stops in St. Paul, Cloquet, Bemidji, St. Cloud, New Ulm, … Continue reading →
Though many overstate just how bad things are in America, it sometimes can truly seem as though we are living in a modern-day Babylon. And as Catholics, it is easy for us to feel like outsiders in a nation that … Continue reading →
(by Jessica Trygstad) July 1, 2015 In a country founded on Christian principles, more and more, secular culture is paving the way for a “de-Christianized” nation where religious liberty means people can practice their faith as long as it’s done … Continue reading →
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2014 Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in the Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood cases. The decision represents an important affirmation … Continue reading →
Conscience protections, payday lending reforms among session priorities for Minnesota Catholic Conference (by Joe Towalski) February 12, 2014 Protecting the religious liberty of all Minnesotans. Reforming payday lending practices that take advantage of the poor and vulnerable. Restoring voting rights … Continue reading →
2015 Fortnight for Freedom Resources Fortnight for Freedom 2015 “Freedom to Bear Witness” Resources Quotes from Pope Francis on Religious Freedom Liturgical and other prayer aids: Litany for Liberty Spanish version/Litany Prayers of the Faithful Life/Liberty/Marriage Spanish version/Prayers Background and … Continue reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Religious leaders affirm natural marriage as a foundational social institution rooted in the complementarity of the sexes and reject claims that the same-sex “marriage” bill adequately protects religious liberty and rights of conscience Minneapolis (April 18, 2013) — … Continue reading →
To: House Civil Law Committee From: Peter Noll, Education Director, Minnesota Catholic Conference Date: March 5, 2013 Mister Chair and Members, I am Peter Noll, Education Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Thank you for the opportunity to testify … Continue reading →
(by Jason Adkins) February 28, 2013 When Pope Benedict XVI announced he was abdicating the papacy, the speculation immediately began about the qualifications of the next pope. Many, of course, have strong opinions. Whatever one thinks or hopes for in … Continue reading →
