MCC Updates

1. Bishops Welcome Ruling Against Human Embryo Research Funding

   August 25, 2010: 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 Bishops Welcome Ruling Against Human Embryo Research Funding…

2. Lansing Update, August 20, 2010

   August 20, 2010: 2009–2010, 2010–2011 State Budget Update. Continue reading Lansing Update, August 20, 2010…

3. New Vatican-Approved Roman Missal Will Debut Advent 2011

   August 20, 2010: 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 New Vatican-Approved Roman Missal Will Debut Advent 2011…

4. Statement from USCCB President Cardinal Francis George on California Marriage Ruling

   August 5, 2010: 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 Statement from USCCB President Cardinal Francis George on California Marriage Ruling…

   Additional Information

   • Statement from California Catholic Conference
   • Statement from ProtectMarriage.com

5. August 3 Primary Results from the Michigan Department of State

   August 4, 2010: Returns for the office of Governor, State Senate and House of Representative districts, as well as judicial seats may be found here. Continue reading August 3 Primary Results from the Michigan Department of State…

6. Marriage: Unique for a Reason

   July 15, 2010: 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 Marriage: Unique for a Reason…

   Additional Information

   • Bishops Concerned Over Federal Court Rulings Rejecting Marriage as Between One Man, One Woman

7. Lansing Update, July 2, 2010

   July 2, 2010: 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 Lansing Update, July 2, 2010…

8. Bishops' Statement on 2010 Elections Headed to Parishes

   June 15, 2010: 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 Bishops' Statement on 2010 Elections Headed to Parishes…

   Additional Information

   • Election Year Statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of Michigan: A Call to Conscience: Faithful Citizenship and the Common Good

9. Lansing Update, May 28, 2010

   May 28, 2010: DCH Budget Off to Conference While Human Embryo Research Holds Up Higher Ed Spending. Continue reading Lansing Update, May 28, 2010…

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

    May 24, 2010: 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 The New Normal on Abortion: Americans More "Pro-Life"…

Recent MCC Updates

1. May 24, 2010: U.S. Bishops Note Way Forward With Health Care, Clarify Misconceptions
2. May 24, 2010: U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Support Bill to Remedy Abortion, Conscience Flaws in Health Care Reform Law
3. May 17, 2010: “Mimicking Arizona as Michigan Burns”
4. April 30, 2010: Lansing Update, April 30, 2010
5. April 23, 2010: Q&A on Statute of Limitations Legislation
6. April 23, 2010: Lansing Update, April 23, 2010
7. April 22, 2010: Campus Website Launches to Teach Students About Catholic Social Teaching
8. April 21, 2010: MCC Praises Senate for Passing Human Embryo Research Transparency Legislation
9. April 16, 2010: FAQ’s on New Health Care Reform Law and the Catholic Position
10. April 6, 2010: USCCB Media Blog: “In All Things, Charity”

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