News Release Archives

2023

1. Gun Safety Legislation Headed to Governor Will ‘Help Save Lives’ March 24, 2023
2. Michigan Employers Forced to Pay for Abortions in Bill Fast-Tracked by State Senate March 16, 2023
3. Legislature Moves to Promote Abortion Extremism Following Proposal 3 March 15, 2023
4. Michigan House Votes to Allow Discrimination Against Religious Communities March 8, 2023
5. Senate Fails to Include Religious Protections in Changes to Civil Rights Law March 1, 2023
6. Catholic Conference Releases Blueprint for 2023–24 Legislative Session February 22, 2023
7. Catholic Conference Urges Religious Protections as Senate Committee Amends ELCRA February 9, 2023
8. MCC Grateful for Bipartisan House Passage of EITC Legislation January 26, 2023
9. Catholic Conference Comments on Laws that Promote and Protect Dignity of Life and Work Following Governor’s Address January 25, 2023

2022

1. On the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI December 31, 2022
2. MCC Statement on Outcome of Proposal 3 November 9, 2022
3. Catholic Conference Responds to Michigan Supreme Court Decision in Rouch World July 29, 2022
4. Michigan’s State Budget as a Moral Statement Hits Several High Points July 20, 2022
5. Whitmer’s Budget Vetoes Show Abortion Extremism Has Taken Hold in Michigan July 19, 2022
6. Dobbs Statement: Catholic Bishops in Michigan Celebrate Life, Reaffirm Support for Mothers in Need June 24, 2022
7. Ahead of Dobbs Ruling, MCC Calls for Peace and Civility June 23, 2022
8. MCC Applauds Supreme Court Decision Allowing More Education Choice June 21, 2022
9. MCC Helps Launch Statewide Campaign Against “Anything Goes” Abortion Amendment May 24, 2022
10. Statement in Response to Governor Whitmer’s Abortion Legal Filing April 7, 2022
11. On the Death of Bishop Robert J. Rose, 92 March 4, 2022
12. MCC Urges Support for Increased Earned Income Tax Credit January 26, 2022
13. MCC Applauds Agreement to Protect Conscience Rights in Adoption and Foster Care January 25, 2022
14. MCC Responds to News of Abortion Ballot Campaign January 7, 2022

2021

1. MCC Urges Lawmakers to Assist Students as Gov. Whitmer Vetoes ESA Bills November 8, 2021
2. To Assist Parents and Families, MCC Urges Gov. Whitmer to Sign ESA Legislation October 27, 2021
3. Rest in Peace, Former Congressman Dale Kildee October 14, 2021
4. MCC Welcomes Resolution in Support of Afghan Refugees October 5, 2021
5. MCC Comments on Final Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget September 29, 2021
6. On the Death of U.S. Senator Carl Levin, 87 July 30, 2021
7. Statement on Fair and Equal Michigan Proposal July 26, 2021
8. MCC Praises Unanimous SCOTUS Decision to Protect Religious Liberty Rights June 17, 2021
9. MCC Continues Advocacy for Driver’s License Policy for Immigrants May 11, 2021
10. MCC Applauds Senate for Catholic School Funding March 17, 2021
11. On the Death of Frank Kelley, 96, Former Attorney General of Michigan March 7, 2021
12. Legislature Urged to Fund Health and Safety Program for Nonpublic Schools February 11, 2021

2020

1. Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Appropriation to Nonpublic Schools December 28, 2020
2. Michigan Strengthens Water Protections for Citizens December 22, 2020
3. ‘Blaine Amendment’ Should Not Exclude Health and Safety Protections for All Students November 10, 2020
4. Governor’s Veto of Health and Safety Line-Item Neither Just Nor Fair September 30, 2020
5. Michigan Catholics Launch Civilize It Advertising September 16, 2020
6. MCC Statement on CARES Act Funding for Nonpublic Schools August 27, 2020
7. MCC Joins Legal Brief to Support Nonpublic Education July 29, 2020
8. MCC Comments on End of Dismemberment Abortion Petition Drive July 21, 2020
9. Lawsuit to Block COVID-19 Funding for Nonpublic Schools “Discriminatory” July 7, 2020
10. MCC Applauds SCOTUS Decision Against Blaine Amendments June 30, 2020
11. MCC Honored With Three Public Relations Awards June 26, 2020
12. On the Death of Senator Arthur Miller June 26, 2020
13. On the Death of Bishop James A. Murray June 5, 2020
14. MCC Resources Highlight Pope’s Teaching from Laudato Si’ May 26, 2020
15. Response to Whitmer’s Statement that Abortion is “Life-Affirming” April 19, 2020
16. Some Highs, Some Lows in Governor’s 2020–21 Budget February 6, 2020

2019

1. Catholic Church in Michigan Applauded for Pro-Life Efforts December 23, 2019
2. Committee Vote to Expand Payday Lending Will Further Harm Low-Income Residents, MCC Argues December 10, 2019
3. Response to Gov. Whitmer's Legal Brief in Nonpublic School Case December 6, 2019
4. MCC Welcomes Federal Rule Change to Protect Religious Agencies November 5, 2019
5. MCC Applauds Bipartisan Success to ‘Raise the Age’ in Michigan October 31, 2019
6. Whitmer Vetoes Funds for Pregnant Women, Nonpublic Schools October 1, 2019
7. MCC Honored With Three Top PACE Awards for PR Efforts April 22, 2019
8. MCC Offers Support for Federal Lawsuit Protecting Religious Child Placement Agencies April 15, 2019
9. Governor’s Budget Applauded for EITC Increase, Yet Cuts to Pro-Life and Nonpublic School Policies Should be Reinstated March 5, 2019
10. On the Death of John Dingell, 92 February 8, 2019

2018

1. Catholic Conference Urging Governor’s Support for Pro-Marriage, Anti-Poverty FIP Legislation December 21, 2018
2. Catholic Conference Applauds New Laws to Protect Children, Create Safe Environments December 18, 2018
3. MCC Applauds Committee Passage of 'Raise the Age' Legislation November 28, 2018
4. On the Death of Saginaw Bishop Joseph Cistone October 17, 2018
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Urges No Vote on Recreational Marijuana October 2, 2018
6. Freedom to Serve Wins Top Award for Best PR Campaign September 25, 2018
7. MCC CEO Paul A. Long Elected President of National Catholic Conference Directors Association September 20, 2018
8. MCC Urges Michigan House to Pass Legislation that Removes Government Barrier to Marriage June 7, 2018
9. Catholic Press Association Honors MCC with First-Place Gabriel Award May 18, 2018
10. Catholic Conference Applauds Attorney General’s Appeal May 15, 2018
11. On the Death of Mr. Brian Whiston, Superintendent of Education May 14, 2018
12. Catholic Conference Offers Support for House Child Protection Legislation April 16, 2018
13. MCC Communications Awarded for Public Relations Efforts April 13, 2018
14. Senate Passage of Senator O’Brien Package Produces Mixed Results March 14, 2018
15. Catholic Conference Urges Senate Passage of Key Sexual Abuse Prevention Legislation March 13, 2018

2017

1. Catholic Church in Michigan Welcomes Settlement Over HHS Mandate Litigation October 18, 2017
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Comments on Revised HHS Mandate October 6, 2017
3. Catholic Conference Responds to National Efforts Challenging Michigan’s Adoption Legislation September 20, 2017
4. Freedom to Serve Advertising Returns with Focus on Education September 8, 2017
5. Supreme Court Decision in Favor of Trinity Will ‘Widen the Space for Conversation’ June 26, 2017
6. MCC Comments on Religious Liberty Executive Order May 4, 2017
7. Television Advertising Underway Promoting the Freedom to Serve March 28, 2017

2016

1. David Maluchnik Promoted to Michigan Catholic Conference VP of Communications November 14, 2016
2. State Funding for Nonpublic Schools Moves Forward October 5, 2016
3. MCC Advocates for Immigrant Legislation September 20, 2016
4. MCC Responds to State Board of Education Vote September 14, 2016

2015

1. Raise the Age Legislation Seeks a ‘Smart’ Approach to Juvenile Crime December 1, 2015
2. Catholic Church in Michigan Stands Ready to Assist Refugees November 16, 2015
3. U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Non-Profit Arguments Against HHS Mandate November 6, 2015
4. MCC President and CEO Honored for Dedication to Non-Public Schools October 23, 2015
5. MCC Offers Support for Homestead Property Tax Credit Legislation October 21, 2015
6. Michigan's Bishops Respond to Supreme Court Decision to Redefine Marriage June 26, 2015
7. Governor Snyder Signs Critical Faith-Based Child Placement Bills June 11, 2015
8. MCC: House Vote to Eliminate EITC ‘Disappointing’ June 10, 2015
9. MCC Applauds Passage of Conscience Rights for Faith Based Child Placement Agencies June 10, 2015
10. MCC Testifies Against Legislation to Eliminate EITC June 2, 2015
11. MCC Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Faith Based Child Placement Legislation March 18, 2015
12. Adoption Legislation Good for Kids, Diversity in Child Placement March 4, 2015
13. MCC Urges House Committee to Support Conscience Rights in Child Placement February 18, 2015
14. MCC’s ‘Blueprint for the Common Good’ Highlights 2015–2016 Advocacy Principles February 9, 2015
15. Catholic Conference Vows Vigorous Opposition to Death Penalty Proposal February 4, 2015
16. MCC Comments on Governor Snyder’s State of the State Speech January 21, 2015
17. U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Marriage Cases This Year January 16, 2015
18. MCC Applauds Legislation to Benefit Michigan’s Low-Income Workers January 13, 2015

2014

1. Historic Day for Religious Liberty Policies in Michigan House December 4, 2014
2. Catholic Conference Praises Committee Adoption of Religious Freedom Restoration Act December 4, 2014
3. Religious Liberty Must be a Priority, Says MCC President and CEO November 12, 2014
4. Statement Applauding Court Ruling to Uphold Traditional Marriage November 6, 2014
5. Catholic Conference Praises Signing of Human Trafficking Bill Package October 16, 2014
6. Bishop Steven J. Raica Joins MCC Board of Directors September 4, 2014
7. Cardinal Edmund Szoka, Former Chairman of MCC Board of Directors, Has Died August 21, 2014
8. Regarding August 6th Michigan Marriage Amendment Hearing August 5, 2014
9. Statement on Michigan Supreme Court Juvenile Life Without Parole Decision July 8, 2014
10. Hobby Lobby Decision a Welcome Victory for Conscience Rights June 30, 2014
11. Senate Applauded for Expanding Homestead Property Tax Credit June 11, 2014
12. MCC Applauds Tuition Grant Increase in Higher Education Conference Report June 5, 2014
13. Michigan Bishops, National Religious Organizations File Legal Briefs Supporting Michigan Marriage Amendment May 15, 2014
14. MCC Grateful for State's Defense of Michigan Marriage Amendment March 24, 2014
15. Michigan Bishops Respond to U.S. District Court Decision to Overturn Michigan’s Voter Approved Marriage Amendment March 21, 2014
16. Call for Renewed Charity in All Things Political January 24, 2014
17. Regarding Governor Snyder’s Immigration Proposal January 16, 2014
18. MCC Comments on the Death of Former Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld January 14, 2014
19. Statement in Response to Injunction Granted to MCC Regarding HHS Mandate January 1, 2014

2013

1. MCC Comments on the Passage of the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act December 11, 2013
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Files New Lawsuit Against “HHS Mandate” November 14, 2013
3. Catholic Conference Applauds Human Trafficking Report November 6, 2013
4. House Committee Votes to Uphold Religious Liberty for Faith Based Child Placement Agencies September 25, 2013
5. Catholic Conference Urges Conscience Rights for Adoption Agencies September 11, 2013
6. Catholic Conference Says Medicaid Vote Follows a Moral Path August 28, 2013
7. U.S. Senators Levin and Stabenow Applauded for Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform June 28, 2013
8. Catholic Conference Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Proposition 8 June 26, 2013
9. Catholic Conference Applauds Legislation to Streamline Adoption Process June 4, 2013
10. Catholic Health Leaders Offer Guiding Principles for Medicaid Reform May 14, 2013
11. Catholic Conference Applauds Senate Members for Human Trafficking Awareness May 2, 2013
12. Lawsuit Over HHS Mandate 'Simply Delayed,' Catholic Conference CEO Says of Order to Dismiss March 23, 2013
13. SB 136 Strikes Balance Between Religious Liberty Rights, Health Care Needs March 21, 2013
14. Welcome His Holiness Pope Francis March 13, 2013
15. MCC Announces 2013-2014 Advocacy Priorities February 4, 2013

2012

1. Gov. Snyder Signs Abortion Facility Licensing Bill into Law December 28, 2012
2. Catholic Conference Applauds Gun Bill Veto December 18, 2012
3. Senate Acts to Protect Dignity of Women With Abortion Industry Reforms December 12, 2012
4. Senate Votes to Create "Religious Liberty and Conscience Protection Act" December 6, 2012
5. MCC Urging Michigan House to Pass Conscience Rights for Adoption Agencies December 4, 2012
6. Polling Shows Statewide Support for Abortion Clinic Licensing December 3, 2012
7. MCC Calls on Legislature to Adopt Religious Liberty and Conscience Protection Act November 29, 2012
8. MCC Urges Conscience Rights for Faith Based Child Placement Agencies November 27, 2012
9. On the Death of Bishop Patrick R. Cooney October 16, 2012
10. Polling Reveals Strong Support for Religious Liberty in the Provision of Public Services October 3, 2012
11. MCC to Urge “No’ Vote on Proposal 5 September 7, 2012
12. MCC Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for Acting to Protect Health and Safety of Michigan Women July 26, 2012
13. “Safe, Legal and Rare’ Has Found Its Death in Michigan July 17, 2012
14. Catholic Conference Urges Parental Options in Rewrite of State School Aid Act July 17, 2012
15. MCC Statement on Ruling Related to HHS Lawsuit June 28, 2012
16. Catholic Conference Applauds Passage of Common Sense Abortion Clinic Reforms, Measures to Protect Women June 13, 2012
17. Catholic Conference Releases Video Message as House Prepares to Pass “Omnibus” Abortion Bill June 13, 2012
18. Catholic Conference Offers Support for Measures to Reform Abortion Industry in Michigan June 7, 2012
19. MCC Files Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over HHS Mandate May 21, 2012
20. Citing Likely Impact on Canon Law, MCC Urges Opposition to “Anti-Foreign Law” Bill May 10, 2012
21. On the Formation of the Michigan Legislative Prayer Caucus May 2, 2012
22. On the U.S. Senate Respect for Rights of Conscience Act Vote March 1, 2012
23. MCC Applauds Michigan House for Opposing HHS Mandate, Standing for Religious Liberty February 15, 2012
24. MCC Welcomes Michigan House Resolution Opposing HHS Mandate February 15, 2012
25. Rebecca Mastee Joins MCC as Policy Advocate February 13, 2012
26. Catholic Conference Applauds Dual Enrollment Push in State of State Address January 18, 2012

2011

1. New Poll Indicates Overwhelming Statewide Support for School Choice October 31, 2011
2. Statement in Support of Senate Passage of Education Reform Legislation October 27, 2011
3. Catholic Conference Urges Support for Education Reform Bills September 28, 2011
4. Catholic Conference Applauds Passage of Partial-Birth Abortion Ban September 21, 2011
5. Catholic Conference Speaks to Passage of Welfare Reform Legislation August 24, 2011
6. In Statement, Michigan Bishops Urge Support for Immigrants August 3, 2011
7. Catholic Conference Urges Greater Deliberation on Welfare Reform Legislation July 28, 2011
8. On the Passage of Welfare Reform Legislation July 13, 2011
9. Legislature Urged to Adopt Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion June 21, 2011
10. 6% State EITC to be Signed Into Law Today May 25, 2011
11. DHS Conference Report a “Mixed Bag” May 24, 2011
12. Statement on Inclusion of 6% EITC in Senate Tax Legislation May 12, 2011
13. Statement on Welfare Reform Legislation May 3, 2011
14. Statement on Preservation of EITC, Over $100 Million in Tax Credits for the Poor April 27, 2011
15. Catholic Conference Addresses Senate DHS Budget April 14, 2011
16. House Human Services Budget Cuts “Unacceptable” April 13, 2011
17. Catholic Conference Praises Supporters of D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program March 31, 2011
18. Catholic Conference Urges House Committee to Abdicate Welfare Reform Efforts March 15, 2011
19. MCC Supports Renewed Effort to Ban Partial Birth Abortion in Michigan March 1, 2011
20. MCC Statement on Legislation to Eliminate State EITC February 9, 2011
21. MCC Releases Advocacy Priorities for 2011–12 Legislative Session January 31, 2011
22. Tom Hickson Joins MCC as Vice President for Public Policy January 20, 2011
23. MCC Strongly Urges House Republicans to Reconsider Eliminating EITC January 14, 2011
24. Selection of Justice Corrigan as DHS Director “Commendable’ Says MCC January 6, 2011

2010

1. State Catholic Conferences Support Bp. Herzog's Call to Engage Social Media November 18, 2010
2. Highest Papal Award Granted to Sister Monica Kostielney, R.S.M. September 24, 2010
3. Board of Directors Names Paul A. Long as President and Chief Executive Officer September 8, 2010
4. Bishops' Statement on 2010 Elections Headed to Parishes June 15, 2010
5. MCC Praises Senate for Passing Human Embryo Research Transparency Legislation April 21, 2010
6. In Solidarity, Catholics Opposed to Current Senate Health Care Reform Legislation March 19, 2010
7. Statement on Ad Campaign Attacking Congressman Bart Stupak March 19, 2010
8. On the Retirement of President/CEO Sister Monica Kostielney, RSM March 3, 2010
9. Statement on Passage of Human Embryo Research Legislation January 20, 2010

2009

1. MCC Welcomes Msgr. Bernard A. Hebda as Bishop-elect of Gaylord Diocese October 6, 2009
2. Legislature Praised for Maintaining Funding for Family Independence Program, Children’s Clothing Allowance September 30, 2009
3. MCC Board of Directors Calls on State Officials to “Protect Essential Needs’ for the Poor September 2, 2009
4. MCC Board Statement on Constitutional Convention September 2, 2009
5. Human Service Advocacy Groups to Legislature “The Price of Shared Pain is Too Costly” August 5, 2009
6. MCC Criticizes Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s Vote to Support Public Funding of Abortion in D.C. July 9, 2009
7. MCC Offers Support for Embryo Research Transparency Legislation June 18, 2009
8. Passage of Budget Cutting Executive Order “A Clear Indication of Michigan’s Dire Economic Condition’ May 6, 2009
9. MCC Welcomes Senate Resolution Opposing Federal Efforts to Eliminate Conscience Regulation April 29, 2009
10. Catholic Conference Questions Sens. Stabenow and Levin’s Commitment to Quality Education for Poor Students March 12, 2009
11. Embryonic Stem Cell Research Executive Order Places Politics Ahead of Science, Says Michigan Catholic Conference March 9, 2009
12. MCC Welcomes Announcement of Safe Stem Cell Research Advancement March 2, 2009
13. Catholic Conference to Legislators: “Stand With the Working Poor by Protecting Earned Income Tax Credit’ February 3, 2009
14. Catholic Conference Welcomes Legislative Recognition of Catholic Schools Week January 28, 2009
15. MCC Announces 2009–10 Advocacy Agenda January 26, 2009
16. Archbishop-elect Vigneron to Succeed Cardinal Maida as Chairman of Michigan Catholic Conference January 5, 2009

2008

1. Statement on Passage of Proposal 2 November 5, 2008
2. Statewide Advocacy Groups Urge Opposition to Proposed Energy Utility Rate Increase August 11, 2008
3. MCC Statement on Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Veto June 13, 2008
4. Catholic Conference Praises Pro-Life House for Passing Partial-Birth Abortion Ban May 28, 2008
5. MCC Urges Senate Energy Committee to Protect Poor and Vulnerable in Energy Debate May 28, 2008
6. Religious Freedom Must Be Upheld in Contraceptive Mandate Debate, Says Catholic Conference May 14, 2008
7. MCC Praises Medical Society’s “Neutral’ Position on Embryo Destructive Research May 5, 2008
8. Catholic Conference Praises Legislature for Driver’s License Fix February 14, 2008
9. Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit to Benefit Over 600,000 Working Poor Families January 24, 2008

2007

1. Michigan Catholic Conference Receives National Award for Stem Cell DVD November 9, 2007
2. Catholic Conference Urges House Judiciary Committee to Promote Stem Cell Successes November 7, 2007
3. Michigan Catholics Overwhelmingly Opposed to Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Poll Finds October 24, 2007
4. Catholic Conference Responds to Formation of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Ballot Committee October 11, 2007
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Launches Massive Statewide Stem Cell Education Program October 3, 2007
6. Catholic Conference Applauds Plummeting Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research June 20, 2007
7. Statement Regarding U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Partial-Birth Abortion Ruling June 4, 2007
8. Statement on Release of Jack Kevorkian May 31, 2007
9. Michigan Bishops’ Statement on Federal Immigration Reform May 17, 2007
10. Poll: Michigan Residents Overwhelmingly Opposed to Cloning and Destroying Human Embryos April 26, 2007
11. MCC Statement Regarding Second-Parent Adoption Legislation February 12, 2007
12. Catholic Conference Questions Governor’s Support for Human Cloning February 6, 2007
13. Catholic Conference Releases 2007–2008 Advocacy Priorities February 5, 2007

2006

1. Statement on Parole of Jack Kevorkian December 13, 2006
2. Catholic Conference Urges Support for Net Neutrality December 11, 2006
3. Election Comments of Adam Cardinal Maida November 6, 2006
4. MCC Hails New State Earned Income Tax Credit September 22, 2006
5. Catholic Conference Praises House Effort to Create Earned Income Tax Credit September 5, 2006
6. Conference Urges Continued Support for Religious Freedom in Child Placement Services September 5, 2006
7. MCC Applauds Senate for Creating State Earned Income Tax Credit August 30, 2006
8. Catholic Conference Deeply Concerned With Health Care for Prison Population August 29, 2006
9. MCC Launches 2006 Election Information Page August 15, 2006
10. MCC Calls for Honest Dialogue in Embryonic Stem Cell/Cloning Debate July 26, 2006
11. Conference Calls for Religious Freedom in Adoption Services June 22, 2006
12. Religious Freedom in Health Care Recognized by House of Representatives April 27, 2006
13. Michigan Catholic Conference Applauds Minimum Wage Increase March 28, 2006
14. Michigan Catholic Conference Urges Public Support for Adult Stem Cell Research March 21, 2006
15. MCC Applauds Senate for Increasing Minimum Wage March 9, 2006
16. Ms. Rosemary E. Smith Joins MCC Board of Directors March 8, 2006
17. MCC Labels Administration’s Call for Human Cloning and Embryonic Stem Cell Research “Irresponsible’ January 25, 2006
18. Bishop Alex Sample to Join MCC Board of Directors January 25, 2006

2005

1. MCC Statement on Welfare Reform Veto December 27, 2005
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Urges Compassion for the Poor in Welfare Reform Legislation November 29, 2005
3. Michigan Political History Society to Celebrate MCC’s 40th Anniversary October 24, 2005
4. Michigan Catholic Conference Incorporates RSS Feed into Website September 28, 2005
5. MCC Publishes 40th Anniversary History Book September 15, 2005
6. Michigan Catholic Conference Statement on Partial-Birth Abortion Ruling September 15, 2005
7. Bishop Walter A. Hurley to Join Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors August 4, 2005
8. MCC Calls for Preferential Treatment of the State’s Poor and Vulnerable June 20, 2005
9. Embryonic Stem Cell Bills Bad Public Policy for Michigan May 26, 2005
10. Legislation Allowing Choice to See Ultrasound Image Prior to Abortion Overwhelmingly Passes House May 24, 2005
11. Michigan Catholic Conference Urging Congressional Delegation to Vote “NO’ on Embryonic Stem Cell Research Bill May 23, 2005
12. Michigan Catholic Conference Statement on Appointment of Mike Flanagan as Superintendent of Public Instruction May 18, 2005
13. Hundreds of Catholics Congregate in Lansing for Legislative Day April 27, 2005
14. Michigan Catholic Conference Statement on the Election of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI April 19, 2005
15. On the Death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II... April 2, 2005
16. Catholic Legislative Day Set for April 27 in Lansing March 16, 2005
17. On the Death of Bishop Breitenbeck March 15, 2005
18. Michigan Catholic Conference Announces 2005–06 Advocacy Priorities March 2, 2005
19. Bishop Robert J. Carlson to Join Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors February 24, 2005
20. Michigan Catholic Conference Announces Statewide Stem Cell Educational Effort February 14, 2005

2004

1. Michigan Catholic Conference Celebrates Passage of Proposal 2 November 2, 2004
2. Paul Stankewitz Joins Michigan Catholic Conference Staff October 20, 2004
3. Catholic Conference Praises Senate Medicaid Funding Measure June 22, 2004
4. State's Poor and Needy Deserve More Than Budget Politics June 16, 2004
5. Legislature Overwhelmingly Approves 'People's Override' Campaign June 9, 2004
6. Board of Canvassers Approve People's Override Signatures May 27, 2004
7. On the Death of Bishop Britt... May 17, 2004
8. Prohibiting Sale of Fetal Tissue Praised by Michigan Catholic Conference May 12, 2004
9. Religious Freedom Defended as House Passes Conscience Clause Legislation April 21, 2004
10. Catholics Set to Congregate in Lansing for Legislative Day April 20, 2004
11. 460,000 Signatures Collected to End Partial-Birth Abortion in Michigan April 15, 2004
12. Poll Reveals Lack of Strong Support for Death Penalty April 7, 2004
13. MCC Testifies in Support of Religious Freedom March 30, 2004
14. On the Death of Bishop Untener... March 28, 2004
15. MCC Launches Catholic Legislative Advocacy Network March 22, 2004
16. Sanctity of Life Protected as Legislature Rejects Death Penalty March 18, 2004
17. MCC Continues to Fight Death Penalty March 16, 2004
18. MCC Speaks Out Against Death Penalty March 9, 2004
19. Final Push Needed for “People’s Override’ Campaign March 8, 2004
20. Catholic Legislative Day Set for April 21 March 2, 2004
21. MCC Testifies in Support of Marriage Amendment February 24, 2004
22. MCC Ready to Oppose Death Penalty Resolution February 18, 2004
23. Michigan Catholic Conference Denounces Parental Consent Veto February 6, 2004
24. MCC Calls for More Choice in Public Education February 2, 2004
25. MCC Urges Enactment of Parental Consent Bill January 22, 2004
26. MCC Announces Catholic Action Plan to End Partial-Birth Abortion January 15, 2004

2003

1. 6th Circuit Decision Sets Precedent for Michigan Legal Birth Law December 17, 2003
2. MCC Praises Passage of Executive Order December 10, 2003
3. K–12 Education Funding Proposal Criticized by MCC December 4, 2003
4. MCC Celebrates 40th Anniversary December 3, 2003
5. MCC Advocates for Moral Budget December 2, 2003
6. Symposium Addresses Future of Catholic Education November 20, 2003
7. MCC Praises Federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act November 5, 2003
8. MCC Statement on Governer's Veto of Legal Birth Definition Act October 10, 2003
9. MCC Statement on Passage of Legal Birth Definition Act September 30, 2003
10. “We’re All in This Together” September 29, 2003
11. MCC Statement on Passing of Bishop Povish September 8, 2003
12. Kristen Hemker Joins Michigan Catholic Conference Staff September 2, 2003
13. President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State Visits New Michigan Catholic Conference Building August 28, 2003
14. David Maluchnik Joins Michigan Catholic Conference as Associate for Communications August 21, 2003
15. MCC Praises House Vote on Legal Birth Definition Act May 8, 2003
16. Michigan Catholic Conference Releases 2003–2004 Legislative Priorities March 24, 2003
17. State Catholic Conference Building To Be Dedicated March 11, 2003

2002

1. MCC Praises Senate for Passing Clergy Reporting Bill December 11, 2002
2. MCC Releases Earned Income Tax Credit Report November 18, 2002
3. MCC Releases FOCUS Critical of Proposal 4 October 14, 2002
4. A Catholic View To Election 2002 September 9, 2002
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Hails U.S. Supreme Court Voucher June 27, 2002
6. Michigan House Passes Clergy Reporting Bill June 19, 2002
7. MCC Testifies in Favor of Adding Clergy Reporting to Child Protection Law May 7, 2002

2001

1. MCC Advocates for Health Care Right of Conscience October 23, 2001
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Mourns the Death of Former House Speaker Bill Ryan October 10, 2001
3. Michigan Catholic Conference Official Disappointed with President's Decision August 10, 2001
4. Michigan Catholic Conference Statement on Failure to Appeal Judge's Decision on Infant Protection Act May 24, 2001
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Announces 2001–2002 Legislative Priorities April 17, 2001

2000

1. Michigan Catholic Conference Statement On The Defeat of Proposal 1 November 8, 2000
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Calls For Exploitative Ad To Be Pulled October 24, 2000
3. Michigan Catholic Conference Calls For Apology from The State News For Anti-Christian Cartoon October 11, 2000
4. Michigan Catholic Conference Calls For Apology From Free Press Editorial Staff For Anti-Catholic Cartoon September 26, 2000
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Calls For An End To Anti-Immigrant Hate ads April 26, 2000
6. Catholic Conference Critical of Senate Action March 22, 2000

1999

1. Michigan Catholic Conference Applauds Defeat of Death Penalty Legislation April 21, 1999
2. Michigan Catholic Conference Testifies on Death Penalty Before House Committee April 19, 1999
3. Michigan Catholic Conference Applauds Kevorkian Verdict March 26, 1999
4. Michigan Catholic Conference to Judiciary Committee: Reject Death Penalty March 23, 1999
5. Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors Issues Statement on Death Penalty March 3, 1999
6. Sister Helen Prejean Visits Lansing February 23, 1999
7. Michigan Catholic Conference Announces 1999–2000 Legislative Agenda January 27, 1999