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Michigan Catholic Conference recently produced and distributed to parishes across the state a DVD and brochure intended to eliminate fraud and embezzlement in Catholic parishes and schools. The video features a forensic accounting expert and provides tips that are meant to promote sound practices in the field of parish accounting. View gallery…
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To commemorate the retirement of Sister Monica Kostielney, R.S.M. as president and chief executive officer, and to highlight the advocacy mission of the Michigan Catholic Conference, “Defending the Common Good” has been produced and is available for viewing here. The video features several interviews, including Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit and chairman of the MCC Board of Directors, along with comments and insight from those who share a history with the Conference and Sister Monica. View gallery…
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Michigan Catholic Conference celebrated its annual Staff Appreciation Day with a picnic on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Staff members enjoyed a sunny summer day with food, games, prizes and grilled chili dogs, thanks to Dimitri's Restaurant in downtown Lansing. View gallery…
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On Wednesday, August 5, several statewide human service advocacy groups, including the Michigan Catholic Conference, conducted a press conference at the State Capitol urging the Legislature not to balance the state’s budget deficit on the backs of the poor. View gallery…
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Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit and Chairman of the MCC Board of Directors, received the Pallium from Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, June 29th, Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. View gallery…
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Paul Stankewitz, MCC Associate for Public Policy, discusses the concept of restorative justice, and the need for the state to reform its system of providing public defense for the indigent. View gallery…
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On March 4, 2009 MCC staff and board members held a welcoming reception for Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, archbishop of Detroit and chairman of the Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors. Archbishop Vigneron was installed as the fifth archbishop of Detroit on January 28 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, succeeding His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida. According to the by-laws of the Conference, the archbishop of Detroit perpetually serves as the Conference's chairman of the Board. View gallery…
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At the December 19, 2008 MCC Christmas lunch, St. Vincent dePaul staff members were presented with a donation from MCC staff to help benefit the needy in the Lansing area. MCC staff conducted a fundraising drive through the month of December and raised some $2,500 that would be used to help local families who were struggling to pay winter heating bills. (WILX footage used with permission). View gallery…
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On January 23, 2008, Michigan Catholic Conference conducted a press conference at the State Capitol in an effort to draw attention to the positive effect the state's Earned Income Tax Credit will have on Michigan's working poor population and the state economy. View gallery…
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In an effort to communicate the relationship between stem cell research and the Church's teaching on human life, this 12 minute DVD was distributed to every registered Catholic home in Michigan in October 2007. The video explains the differences between adult and embryonic stem cell research, and features patient testimonials and interviews with adult stem cell researchers. View gallery…
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On June 29, 2007 a ceremony was held at the Conference to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Helen M. Casey, the first woman appointed to the Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors. The ceremony included reflections from family members and former colleagues, as well as an overview of the artist Alvar's "Concert of the Hours" suite that was dedicated in Mrs. Casey's honor. View gallery…
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Catholic Charities USA recently launched a campaign to cut in half the number of Americans living in poverty by the year 2020. The organization is calling on the nation's leaders to fund and support programs that provide necessary health care, housing, nutrition and economic security to low-income families, children, the elderly and disabled. View gallery…
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On April 6, 2006, One United Michigan formally announced its opposition to a ballot question intended to eliminate affirmative action in Michigan. Michigan Catholic Conference, which serves on the OUM steering committee, hosted the event. Photos and a 30-minute video from the event are available. View gallery…
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On October 28, 2005 the Michigan Political History Society met to honor the 40th Anniversary of the Michigan Catholic Conference by celebrating "A Vision, A Voice, A Presence: The History of the First Forty Years of the Michigan Catholic Conference," the recently published history book of the MCC. View gallery…
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Members of the MCC Board of Directors, staff and invited guests were in attendance December 1, 2004 for the unveiling of a sculpture sur bois wood carving of the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching. View gallery…
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On August 26, 2003 His Eminence Edmund Cardinal Szoka, President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, journeyed to Lansing to visit the new Michigan Catholic Conference location. View gallery…
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The future of Catholic education was addressed November 20, 2003 as some 60 diocesan education representatives participated in a day long Symposium conducted by the Michigan Catholic Conference. View gallery…
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The Michigan Catholic Conference celebrated its 40th anniversary December 3, 2003 as MCC staff and the 14-member Board of Directors joined for lunch. View gallery…
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Photographs of our location, which stands at 510 South Capitol Avenue in downtown Lansing. View gallery…
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This 12-minute video was commissioned for the Conference's 40th Anniversary, and provides information and interviews regarding the Conference's history and mission to serve all in the spirit of the Beatitudes. View gallery…
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The Catholic Church is well-known for its courageous position in defense of human life. As Catholics, we hold a profound respect and reverence for life—from its first moment of conception to its last natural breath. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of every person. View gallery…
