As the Minnesota Legislature convened Jan. 8, the head of the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops said the MCC would be monitoring a variety of issues ranging from poverty relief and pro-life concerns to human trafficking and the creation of the state’s health care exchange.
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Poverty relief, health care, marriage among priorities this session for Catholic conference
Is the marriage protection amendment discrimination?
The following column — the third in a series about the marriage amendment — is provided by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, which advocates on behalf of the state’s bishops for public policies and programs that support the life and dignity of every human person.
Catholics urged to make voices heard in public square
If you’re a Catholic who is hesitant about getting involved in the political process on behalf of the church and advocating for public policies consistent with church teaching, Anthony Picarello Jr. has some advice for you: “Don’t be afraid.”
Why a marriage protection amendment? Why now?
The following column — the first in a series about the marriage amendment — is provided by the Minnesota Catholic Conference, which advocates on behalf of the state’s bishops for public policies and programs that support the life and dignity of every human person.
Find out how faith should influence political decisions
“Catholics in the Public Square” will explore the responsibilities of Catholics in political life and how to vote your conscience when no candidate expresses Catholic views.
Forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions is not pro-choice; it’s no choice
On April 12, committees in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature held hearings on companion bills (HF 201/SF 103) forbidding the use of taxpayer money to fund abortions. The law ends coverage for abortion in state-sponsored health insurance programs. The Minnesota Catholic Conference testified in support of this legislation.
Educate, communicate and mobilize
New Minnesota Catholic Conference director says three-point focus will help church deliver its social teaching message
Welcoming our new MN Catholic Conference director
I am pleased to announce that the Minnesota Catholic Conference, made up of the bishops from all six dioceses in the state, has hired a new executive director of the office, Jason A. Adkins.
Jason is a native of St. Paul who obtained his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2006. He also has a master of arts degree in Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas.
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