Minnesota Catholic Conference

Minnesota Catholics oppose ‘one of the most aggressive’ assisted suicide bills in the country

Minnesota legislators on Jan. 25 moved toward passing a bill that would allow anyone — without the requirement of a psychological evaluation or even the presence of a doctor when the drug is administered — to get a prescription for a lethal drug in the state.

Putting families first at the State Capitol

Cycles of abuse, addiction, poor health outcomes, academic under achievement and crime seem impossible to end. All too often, at the heart of these issues is the breakdown of the family.

MCC stresses legislation and other initiatives to assist mothers, families in need

As Catholics gather across the country in January for pro-life Masses and marches — including in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19 for the national March for Life and at the Minnesota State Capitol and Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul Jan. 22 for a march and prayer service — The Catholic Spirit asked Maggee Hangge, policy and public relations associate with the Minnesota Catholic Conference, to address the abortion landscape in Minnesota.

Uniting and renewing the pro-life movement

It is no secret the 2023 legislative session set back Minnesota’s pro-life movement, especially regarding the protection of women and girls’ health and safety. But there is no time for lamentations. Instead, we must move forward in a united and collaborative way to create a state where every preborn child is welcomed in life and respected by law.

MCC director: Legal, adult-use recreational marijuana a ‘travesty’

Adult-use, recreational marijuana became legal Aug. 1 in Minnesota, “a travesty that will harm this state’s quality of life,” said Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public-policy arm of the state’s bishops.

‘Practicing Catholic’ takes deep dive into legislative session with Minnesota Catholic Conference’s Jason Adkins

People trying to keep up with the impact of the Minnesota Legislature’s latest lawmaking session can tune into the “Practicing Catholic” radio show debuting at 9 p.m. June 16 on Relevant Radio 1330 AM.

MCC: Families First finds foothold in legislative session, pro-life efforts continue

A central aspect of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session was determining the state’s budget for the next two years, including what to do with a large surplus that began emerging in 2020.

Minnesota enacts new regulations, including ‘red flag law,’ to save lives from gun violence

New regulations enacted in Minnesota mark progress in addressing gun violence, but cultural and spiritual shifts are needed to stem the bloodshed, explained a Catholic policy advocate.

Work in the vineyard must continue

In the face of adversity, all of us in the Church must keep tilling the soil so that good things will grow and be ready to harvest from our Capitol in St. Paul.

The Legislature is making final decisions

Why your voice matters even in the final stages

76th Family Rosary Procession to include prayers for Minnesota lawmakers, the state

Archbishop Bernard Hebda is urging people to pray for Minnesota lawmakers and the state at the 76th annual Archdiocesan Family Rosary Procession May 7 from the State Capitol to the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul.
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