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Open Wide Our Hearts: The Catholic Church Confronts Racism

The tragic death of George Floyd has ignited a public conversation about ongoing racial inequity and injustice in America. How can the Church uphold the dignity of all human persons and foster the common good during these contentious times? What issues do we need to address with our own Church that prevents an appropriate response?

Posted by Katherine Cross on September 11, 2020

Religious Freedom, A Path to Peace: Catholic and Islamic Perspectives in Dialogue

This panel discussion took place as part of the annual Religious Freedom Week marked across the United States.

Posted by Katherine Cross on June 16, 2020

Completing Your Catholic Health Care Directive

Making sound moral decisions in the face of serious illness is difficult, especially if you are in the midst of suffering. It may be even more difficult for your family and friends who want to act in your best interests and cannot clearly see what that may be. Learn what Catholic teaching says about moral obligations related to end-of-life decisions. Take the time to fill out an advance health care directive for yourself and your loved ones.

Posted by Katherine Cross on May 28, 2020

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

Alienated America: Why Some Communities Thrive While Others Collapse

Tim Carney, author of “Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse,” visited all corners of America, from the dim country bars of southwestern Pennsylvania to the bustling Mormon wards of Salt Lake City, and provides the most important data and research to explain why failing social connections are responsible for the great divide in America.

Posted by Katherine Cross on October 22, 2019

Minnesota Legislature 2019 - What bills passed and what bills failed

In this edition of Inside the Capitol, we take a look at several bills you helped pass by advocating for life and dignity, the bills you helped prevent from becoming law, and issues that have not yet crossed the finish line.

Posted by Katherine Cross on June 21, 2019

Catholics at the Capitol 2019 Highlights

A quick look back on all the excitement from Catholics at the Capitol.

Posted by Katherine Cross on April 30, 2019

Inside the Capitol: Omnibus Bills and End of Session

In the news you'll often hear terms such as "deadlines", "omnibus bill", "conference committee" or "special session", but what does it all mean? We speak with Capitol insider Andrea Todd-Harlin, a Minnesota Senate committee administrator, to explain what goes into the final weeks of the legislative session.

Posted by Katherine Cross on April 30, 2019

Lessons in Advocacy - Perspectives from MN Catholics

Lay Catholics provide insights and advice on advocating with your legislators.

Posted by Katherine Cross on April 15, 2019