Following the momentous and historic ruling from the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturns the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision — which to this day has resulted in the tragic loss of some 63 million unborn children nationally and more than 1.5 million children in Michigan — the eleven Catholic bishops in the state of Michigan have released a joint statement that expresses joy with the Court’s majority opinion while reaffirming the Catholic Church’s compassion and support for mothers in need. Read more…

A number of Catholic priorities made it into the next state budget approved by the Legislature. Plus, some guidance on what’s next for cultivating a culture of life in Michigan after Roe v. Wade. All that and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

The Catholic bishops of Michigan issue a statement in response to the historic Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and returning abortion regulation to the states. Plus, Michigan Catholic Conference urges peace and civility following the ruling overturning Roe, and more in this week’s Lansing Update.…

Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) is urging state authorities and elected officials from both parties to take note of recent violence toward religious communities and pro-life organizations at a time when extremist organizations are promoting violence and riots should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. “The Catholic community in Michigan is calling for peace and civility ahead of and following the Dobbs decision,” said MCC President and CEO Paul A. Long. Read more…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today in Carson v. Makin that the State of Maine’s refusal to provide funds for students to attend schools that provide religious instruction violates the Constitution. According to the ruling, the state must allow for students to use funds at religious schools because the state provides funds for students to attend private, non-religious schools. Michigan Catholic Conference noted in a statement today that while the opinion requires further examination for any potential impact here, it does bring us closer to the day when families in all 50 states have access to full educational choice. Read more…

The Governor signed legislation to fund more school safety measures, but vetoed an increase to the earned income tax credit to help working families. Plus, attacks on pregnancy centers across the country are condemned in a state House resolution, as well as a reflection on Juneteenth and ending racism in this week’s Lansing Update…

On gun violence awareness day, we reflect on the tragic loss of life in our country and urge elected officials to act. Plus, we invite Catholics to ask their lawmakers to deliver tax relief for the working poor, and we share our recently published op-ed about the Church's work to support mothers and children, all in this week’s Lansing Update…

There were updates on two fronts related to our efforts to defend human life. Plus, we reiterate our support in addressing law enforcement reform and gun violence. That and more in this Lansing Update…

On the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and after a similar tragedy that recently played out in Grand Rapids that resulted in the death of another African-American man in a police encounter, we encourage the Legislature to take up a series of law enforcement reforms aimed at trying to address these issues. Read more…

Michigan Catholic Conference has formally announced it is helping to steer a statewide ballot question committee in opposition to a proposed “anything goes” constitutional amendment that would permit unrestricted abortion throughout pregnancy and prevent parental participation in their children’s lives related to human sexuality. “This is an historic occasion for the pro-life community and indeed all people in Michigan to oppose such an extreme amendment to the state constitution,” said Michigan Catholic Conference President and CEO Paul A. Long. “We are eager to engage with all people of goodwill to clarify how dangerous this proposal is for unborn children, vulnerable women and families.” Read more…

A tax cut for the working poor backed by Michigan Catholic Conference was approved by the Legislature this week. Plus a reminder to parishes and schools to return petitions for the Let MI Kids Learn campaign, and more in this week’s Lansing Update…

A bill that would encourage employers to provide parents paid adoption leave moved forward in the Legislature. Plus, a reminder to all Catholics to sign the Let MI Kids Learn petition to expand education opportunities for low-income kids. That and more in this Lansing Update…