Minnesota Catholic Conference

The Minnesota Senate on May 4 voted 34-33 in favor of an omnibus firearms bill that introduced a series of efforts aimed at combating gun violence.

Minnesota’s bishops call for comprehensive immigration reform and a revised order that no enforcement action take place on Catholic church or school property without a properly executed warrant.

The mission of the Minnesota Catholic Conference is to advocate for the common good and promote policies that support life, family, and human dignity.

To help Catholics prepare to vote, the Minnesota Catholic Conference has created a collection of resources, including specific information on Catholic Social Teaching, faithful citizenship, human dignity and political guidelines for parishes.

One of the many significant ethical battles the church faces today is responding to an increased call for physician-assisted suicide, also known as physician-assisted killing.

Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., joined Minnesota’s other bishops and staff of the Minnesota Catholic Conference at the State Capitol March 23 to discuss a variety of pro-family policies and issues with Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders.

Pro-lifers from around the state gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Feb. 28 for a “United for Life” pro-life advocacy day.

On Feb. 28, pro-life Minnesotans from across the state will gather at the State Capitol for the first-ever “United for Life” advocacy day — an opportunity to show support for policies that protect the unborn and assist mothers.