Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “Health care that truly heals must be grounded in truth,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) issuance of final regulations … Continue reading
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Minnesota Bishops: Urge Your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide
We need every Catholic to contact their legislators and tell them to create policies that improve healthcare throughout life’s journey, not those like physician-assisted suicide that hasten death. Continue reading
Support Real Care, Oppose Assisted Suicide
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide. Continue reading
Urge your state legislator to support real care at the end of life, not assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is neither compassionate nor about real choice. Protecting the choices of a few by legalizing assisted suicide will endanger the health care choices of all. Continue reading
Now Accepting Nominations: St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards
Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! Continue reading
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Responds to Vote on Equal Rights Amendment
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate declined to advance a resolution asserting that the “Equal Rights Amendment” has been ratified as a new amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Continue reading
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Pro Life Chairman on Church’s Teaching in Light of President’s Commitment to Codify a National Right to Abortion
Last week, President Biden stated that his top legislative priority after the midterm elections will be codifying a national right to abortion. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued the following response emphasizing the teaching of the Catholic Church on upholding the dignity of human life. Continue reading
Election Statement from the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota
Catholics are called to be faithful citizens and to infuse public life with the values necessary to protect human dignity, combat injustice, and promote the common good. Continue reading
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to President’s Removal of the Hyde Amendment in Federal Budget
After the Biden Administration released its federal budget proposal today, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, expressed deep concerns about its proposal to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. Continue reading
Action Alert: Pass School Choice Now
There are many options on the table to help parents access true educational choice for their kids. Whether it be tuition tax credits, education savings accounts, or any of the many solutions before them, tell your legislators and Governor Walz that Minnesota’s kids need school choice and cannot wait any longer! Continue reading
U.S. Bishop Chairmen Say Equality Act Would Discriminate Against People of Faith and Threaten Unborn Life
The bishops warned of the threats posed by the proposed legislation to both people of faith and of no faith, with respect to mandates impacting charities and their beneficiaries in need, health care and other conscience rights, taxpayer funding of abortion, freedom of speech, women’s sports and sex-specific facilities, and more. Continue reading
USCCB President’s Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America
I am praying that God grant him wisdom and courage to lead this great nation and that God help him to meet the tests of these times, to heal the wounds caused by this pandemic, to ease our intense political and cultural divisions, and to bring people together with renewed dedication to America’s founding purposes, to be one nation under God committed to liberty and equality for all. Continue reading
2020 Election Year Resources
Election Day in Minnesota is Tuesday, November 3. Find comprehensive resources regarding this year’s election from the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Continue reading
The Christian Response: Conversation on the Tragic Death of George Floyd
Join us live as we have a discussion with Ryan Hamilton, a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes in Minneapolis, and talk about the recent tragedy of the death of George Floyd, the difficulties facing our community, and what we can do about it. Continue reading
Letter from Archbishop Hebda Regarding New Executive Order Allowing Larger Faith-based Gatherings
From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda: I wish to let you know of an important breakthrough in our state that will allow for greater worship opportunities for all Minnesotans as we together address the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Governor Walz will issue a new executive order that allows faith communities to accommodate up to 250 people for worship services, provided precautions are taken to protect public health. Continue reading
Catholic Bishops of Minnesota Move Ahead with Plan for Limited Return to Public Masses
From the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota: The Catholic Bishops of Minnesota, along with many people of faith, were disappointed in Governor Walz’s May 13 announcement that he would end the Stay-at-Home order to allow more commerce but prohibit religious gatherings of more than ten people. Continue reading
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Videos Inspire Catholics to Prayer and Action in Political Life, Apply Teachings of Pope Francis
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released videos to inspire prayer and action in political life and to help Catholics apply the Church’s teaching as handed down by Pope Francis. Continue reading