MCC Updates

Bishops Welcome Ruling Against Human Embryo Research Funding

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:21:41 -0400

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed the federal court injunction against the Obama administration’s funding of human embryonic stem cell research, calling the ruling a “victory for common sense and sound medical ethics.” Continue reading…

Lansing Update, August 20, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:20:23 -0400

2009–2010, 2010–2011 State Budget Update. Continue reading…

New Vatican-Approved Roman Missal Will Debut Advent 2011

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:47:47 -0400

Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has announced that the full text of the English-language translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, has been issued for the dioceses of the United States of America. Continue reading…

Statement from USCCB President Cardinal Francis George on California Marriage Ruling

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:20:51 -0400

In a decision that will likely be appealed by defendants, a federal judge on August 4 overturned the will of California voters to protect marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Continue reading…

August 3 Primary Results from the Michigan Department of State

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:21:33 -0400

Returns for the office of Governor, State Senate and House of Representative districts, as well as judicial seats may be found here. Continue reading…

Marriage: Unique for a Reason

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:27:18 -0400

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Marriage has launched a new initiative for the protection of marriage, entitled Marriage: Unique for a Reason. The initiative is to help catechize and educate Catholics on the meaning of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Continue reading…

Lansing Update, July 2, 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:19:53 -0400

Issues addressed in this week’s Lansing Update include expanded shared time services that were included in the state’s K–12 School Aid Budget, and an update on the 2010–11 State of Michigan budget difficulties. Continue reading…

Bishops' Statement on 2010 Elections Headed to Parishes

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:10:00 -0400

The arch/bishops' statement, A Call to Conscience: Faithful Citizenship and the Common Good, reminds Catholics of their moral obligation to participate in the democratic process, to form their consciences based on Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, and to evaluate candidates through the lens of faith. Continue reading…

Lansing Update, May 28, 2010

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:31:21 -0400

DCH Budget Off to Conference While Human Embryo Research Holds Up Higher Ed Spending. Continue reading…

The New Normal on Abortion: Americans More "Pro-Life"

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:28:28 -0400

PRINCETON, NJ—The conservative shift in Americans' views on abortion that Gallup first recorded a year ago has carried over into 2010. Slightly more Americans call themselves "pro-life" than "pro-choice," 47% vs. 45%, according to a May 3-6 Gallup poll. Continue reading…