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  • MDH Releases Annual Abortion Report

    The Minnesota Department of Health released the annual Abortion Report which showed a total of 12,948 abortions were performed in the state in 2008, compared to 13,843 the previous year.…

  • Bishop Piche Ordained 6/29/09

    The Most Reverend Lee Anthony Piche was ordained to the episcopacy as Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Monday, June 29th, the Feast of Sts.…

  • MCC News Release 6/24/09

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2009 NEWS RELEASE   GOVERNOR PAWLENTY’S PROPOSED UNALLOTMENTS HARM THE POOR AND VULNERABLE AMONG US Saint Paul – Prior to the announcement of Governor Pawlenty’s unallotment plan, the Minnesota…

  • CRS/USCCB Catholics Confront Global Poverty

     ACTION ALERT! Poor people contribute least to the causes, but will suffer most from the effects of climate change:  Urge your members of Congress to significantly increase funding for international adaptation programs…

  • Called to be Faithful Minnesota: A Witness of Lament

    Faithful Minnesota Rally Tuesday June 30, 10:30 - 11:30 AM State Capitol, St. Paul Minnesota people of faith are gathering for a witness of lament on the morning of Tuesday, June 30 to…

  • Minnesota Bishops Write Letter to Gov. Pawlenty

    Governor Pawlenty announced $2.7 billion in unallotments last Tuesday. Prior to the Governor’s announcement, the Minnesota Catholic bishops wrote a letter to the Governor urging him to not “impose even…

  • CRS June/July 2009 Update

    Read the latest issue of Catholic Relief Service's issue of The Advocate. It includes Action Alerts, Legislative Updates, and Upcoming…

  • CRS Action Alert 6/9/09

    Support Bold Action for Peace in the Holy Land: Sign an Ecumenical Letter to President Obama Supporting Strong U.S. Peacemaking Efforts Now Sign the letter now!   - Download in PDF TAKE ACTION NOW!  Make a…