Civic Participation at Minnesota Catholic Conference

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How to Caucus

Caucuses are your chance to advocate as a Catholic for life, dignity, and the common good starting right within your community. Visit www.MNCatholic.org/caucus to find further details, including your caucus location, proposed resolutions, and resolution templates.

Posted by Katherine Cross on February 11, 2020

Reid Lebeau on Lobbying, Representing Native American Tribes, and the Catholic Faith

Our Catholics at the Capitol series continues with an interview with an attorney and lobbyist Reid Lebeau who represents Native American ...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on February 04, 2020

Emily Schumacher-Novak on the USCCB's "Civilize It" Campaign & Catholics' Role in Civil Discourse

Religion and politics - the two topics you're not supposed to bring up at the dinner table, right? As Catholics, we know that in reality,...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on January 03, 2020

Jeanne Mancini on the March for Life

Thousands upon thousands of pro-lifers are preparing for the March for Life 2020 to make their presence known and voices heard in defense...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on December 27, 2019

Catholics at the Capitol: Kevin Matzek on the Important Role of Legislative Staff

We get a great perspective from a Catholic who has worked for years inside the Capitol. Kevin Matzek now works in government relations bu...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on December 19, 2019

Dr. Mark Hall on his book, "Did America Have a Christian Founding?"

As Americans, we’re all familiar with the phrases, “One nation under God” in our pledge of allegiance to the flag. Or, the phrase “In God...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on December 05, 2019

Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau on "The Common Good" - What It Means and Why It Matters in the Public Square

What does it mean to advocate for laws and policies that uphold "the common good"? Because we live in a world where society seems to stru...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on November 12, 2019

Kim Daniels on Catholic Social Thought and Overcoming Divisiveness in Public Discourse

In this week's episode, we're discussing Catholic Social Thought and how we can overcome the divisiveness of the rhetoric in today's publ...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on November 05, 2019

Anne Krisnik (Joint Religious Legislative Coalition) on Interfaith Advocacy

In this week's episode we're discussing the importance of interfaith advocacy. We speak with Anne Krisnik, the executive director of the ...

Posted by Katherine Szepieniec on October 07, 2019

In politics, we can all be like ‘The Lord of the Rings’’ Frodo Baggins

The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien is a beautiful work showing the important role even the smallest and seemingly most ins...

Posted by Jason Adkins on September 25, 2019