Protecting children from gun violence has multiple elements

After the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis last year, it is understandable to have passion and r...

Testimony to House Education Finance Committee in Support of Safe Schools Legislation

Jason Adkins, Executive Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference testifies before the House Education Finance Committee in support ...

MinnPost: Months after Annunciation shooting, Minnesota lawmakers are not close on school safety legislation

DFLers are unlikely to cede ground even on a non-gun legislative package. By Matthew BlakeWe already knew the Legislature would not pass ...

Action Alert: Urge legislators to protect all children!

New Ulm Journal: School security legislation touted for bipartisan interest

Legislative bills to provide funds for all Minnesota schools to add more security measures in their buildings are moving forward with bip...

Safe Schools Letter of Testimony to House Education Finance Committee

PDF Version February 20, 2026 House Education Finance Committee Dear Co-Chairs Kresha and Youakim: On behalf of the undersigned organizat...

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...

Child Protection Package

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National Catholic Register: Minnesota Catholic Leader: ‘All of the Above’ Needed for School Safety in Wake of Shooting

A leading Catholic advocate in Minnesota is calling for an “all-of-the-above” approach to school safety and security in the wake of the A...

The Catholic Spirit: MCC - Special legislative session would be a first step in addressing gun violence

Jason Adkins — executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) — said Sept. 5 that Gov. Tim Walz’s call for a special legis...