Lansing Update / Posted May 16, 2025
This week, MCC responded to a court ruling that will further deregulate abortion in Michigan, while also lending support to legislation that recognizes the dignity of the preborn. Also, a case is made for why Pope Leo XIV is a Michigan pope.
Longstanding abortion limitations, including 24-hour waiting period, struck down by judge
News Release / Posted May 14, 2025
In response to a court ruling that struck down the state regulations requiring a 24-hour waiting period prior to an abortion and informed consent be provided to women, MCC said it is clear that the intent of the 2022 ballot proposal was to grant constitutional protections to an industry that places itself above the health and safety of women and the lives of pre-born children.
The Word from Lansing / Posted May 12, 2025
Even though she retired from public life 15 years ago, reflecting on Sister Monica’s life and legacy—who passed away at the age of 87 on April 28, 2025—and recalling some of her insights provide invaluable perspective on the continued need for the Church to be present in public policy advocacy.
Lansing Update / Posted May 9, 2025
The Church welcomed with great excitement this week Pope Leo XIV as the newest Successor to St. Peter, becoming the first American-born pope to lead the global Catholic Church, who even studied for a period of time in west Michigan.
News Release / Posted May 8, 2025
MCC president and CEO Paul A. Long offered comments on the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian priest who holds dual American and Peruvian citizenship, and has taken the name of Pope Leo XIV for his papacy.
Designed to care for the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our participants, Michigan Catholic Conference provides a full spectrum of employee benefits and wellbeing programs to Catholic entities throughout Michigan. Generally, entities may choose which plans and programs they wish to offer. Providing administrative support for the MCC benefit plans and programs, the Benefits Team serves both the entity and its employees with personal service by phone, email, chat, and in-person.
Comprehensive health plan offerings including medical, dental and vision plans.
FSAs offered by MCC provide an easy way to save on health care and dependent care expenses.
Affordable term life insurance plans from MCC provide families financial security in the event of and employees death.
MCC’s Disability Plans provide financial protection while unable to work due to nonwork-related injury, illness, or pregnancy.
Feel supported and connected with the confidential Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resource from TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks).
MCC provides a path to retirement financial wellbeing through the MCC Lay Employees Retirement Plan and the MCC 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
For the best response time and most effective claim handling, no matter the type of loss, call the new MCC designated Gallagher Bassett 24/7 hotline at (833) MCC-LOSS (833-622-5677).
Applications for special events are now only submitted online. Compared to the triplicate forms, this process is more efficient and eliminates the need for reviewing, processing, and mailing back the completed forms.
Fill out the form associated with your respective (arch)diocese and remember to keep one copy in the vehicle at all times and a copy in the office for tab renewal with the State.
Whether you need a COI for an event, equipment lease or rental, or use of third party space, please fill out the request form in its entirety and we will provide you with the certificate or contact you with questions.
Constructing a new building? Bequeathed a house? Renovating an existing building? In order to have adequate property insurance on any new or renewed structure, please provide us with as much detail as possible on the subsequent form.
For any piece of art not easily replaceable through a church supply company or similar, we need to have a record of it so it’s properly insured.
