In addition to the work it does at the State Capitol, the Minnesota Catholic Conference also is involved in educational efforts to help Catholics and others gain a better understanding of important issues with public policy ramifications.
Catholic social teaching is central to our faith, and is based on — and inseparable from — our understanding of human life and dignity. These teachings are derived from: the Gospels and the words of Christ; papal statements and encyclicals; and Catholic bishops’ statements and pastoral letters.
There was good news from the Legislature in December when we learned that the state will have an unexpected budget surplus of $876 million projected for fiscal year 2012-13.
Education. Communication. Mobilization. These three words were Jason Adkins’ mantra 10 months ago when he joined the Minnesota Catholic Conference as its executive director with the goal of helping the church effectively deliver its social teaching message both inside and outside the halls of the state Capitol.
