This fall, Catholics in Michigan are urged to vote no on Proposal 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow unregulated, unlimited abortion in our state. This issue of focus will explain what Proposal 3 would do and why it is dangerous for Michigan. It will empower you to talk with your friends and family about why this amendment must be defeated. This edition will also equip Catholics with the principles rooted in the Church’s rich teachings on social justice that are helpful to making a well-informed vote on the entire general election ballot. Read more…

Respect Life Sunday is this weekend, which means it’s an opportune time to speak out against Proposal 3. Find out how to get involved with your parish efforts against Proposal 3 in this edition of Lansing Update. Plus, we provide updates on legislative action this week, including a new scholarship program that includes aid to attend private colleges, as well as more state funding for foster care youth and more affordable housing. Read more in this Lansing Update.…

The first week of a seven-week campaign to educate about Proposal 3 details how children would be able to obtain abortions without parental consent. Plus an opportunity to learn how to talk about Proposal 3, as well as a call to action to oppose concerning federal rules threatening conscience protections for Catholic health providers. Read more in this Lansing Update.…

This week, equip yourself with resources to help defeat Proposal 3, including a new MCC column and the latest video ad from the campaign. Plus, join the effort to Fight Like Heaven and pray and fast for 54 days leading up to Election Day. For more, read this week’s Lansing Update.…

The abortion amendment will be on the November ballot as Proposal 3, and the efforts to urge a no vote on Proposal 3 have already begun. Learn how to get involved, as well as important issues going on at the federal level, in this week’s Lansing Update.…

The abortion amendment is off the ballot for now, but the Michigan Supreme Court will have the final say over whether the extreme proposal makes the ballot. If it does, the campaign to oppose it has already released its first TV ad calling attention to the mistakes in the proposal. Watch the ad and read more news in this week’s Lansing Update.…

More than 1 million Michiganders signed the two citizens’ petitions that would create education scholarships for lower-income students. Find out what‘s next for that MCC-supported initiative, as well as the latest on how to defeat the proposed abortion amendment this fall, in this week’s Lansing Update.…

A challenge filed against the proposed abortion amendment flags numerous errors in the text and argues the proposal shouldn't be put permanently in the constitution. Plus, the CEO of MCC joins with the head of a statewide small business association to promote the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

A recap on where things stand in Michigan regarding the legal protection of the unborn, plus a continued call to join the efforts to oppose the unlimited abortion amendment in this week’s Lansing Update.…

A new state Supreme Court opinion could create problems for constitutionally-protected religious liberty. Plus, our latest column defends pregnancy centers and the work they are doing support life. That and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

A decision rendered by the Michigan Supreme Court yesterday usurps the legislature’s role in the democratic process, presents constitutional problems for people of faith, and places in jeopardy religious persons and entities who wish to serve others in the public square, Michigan Catholic Conference said in a statement today in response to the ruling made in the Rouch World v. Department of Civil Rights case. Read more…

Pregnancy centers, which are dedicated to helping women and their unborn and born children, have been attacked, disparaged and denied state funding. Yet they are doing the work to support a culture of life and to prevent the tragedy of abortion, and they deserve our help. Read more…