The event is meant to be more than an issue lobbying day, said Jason Adkins, MCC executive director. He hopes participants gain a deeper understanding of how Catholic teaching can shape their approach in the public square.
‘Catholics at the Capitol’ event encourages faithful to engage political process
Minnesota Catholic Conference identifies 2017 legislative priorities
MCC supports efforts to expand school choice, oppose assisted suicide, regulate commercial surrogacy and increase aid to poor families.
MN Catholic Conference: Election results bring opportunities, challenges
The election Nov. 8 changed the makeup of the Minnesota Legislature as well as Congress and the White House. Here’s what the impact might be.
The nitty-gritty of surrogacy arrangements
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series on surrogacy, which a Minnesota State Legislature commission is studying as it prepares to make public […]
MCC: Surrogacy commission, drug sentencing reform among legislative wins
By Maria Wiering / For The Visitor The establishment of a surrogacy commission, passage of drug sentencing reform legislation and withdrawal of a bill to legalize […]
School choice: How does it benefit me?
For those without kids in school, it may be difficult to see why expanding parental choice in education is a policy goal deserving of widespread public […]
Bishops’ Capitol visit models faithful citizenship
When the bishops of Minnesota had breakfast with Gov. Mark Dayton and met with legislators at the State Capitol in mid-March, they weren’t just “keeping up […]
State Catholic conference identifies legislative priorities
Family aid, surrogacy and school choice among issues receiving attention during 2016 session By Maria Wiering For The Visitor The Minnesota Legislature reconvenes March 8 for […]