“We see Christ in them … They’re not just somebody in a line to kind of just move along. They’re given the time here, and I think that’s a big difference for them.”
Sister Mary Rafqa Boulos, a Religious Sister of Mercy (RSM) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at Cristo Rey Family Health Center
Affordable and accessible health care is a fundamental human right and should be extended to the poor, uninsured, unemployed, and other vulnerable populations. To improve access to affordable and adequate health care for all, MCC supports:
Lansing Update / Posted March 6, 2026
The Governor gave her final State of the State, and MCC provided support for legislation to limit children from accessing AI chatbots that mimic human relationships. Plus, an encouraging report on the number of Michiganders who are expected to become Catholic this Easter.
‘A Blueprint for the Common Good’ Reflects MCC’s Mission to Promote the Dignity of Human Life
News Release / Posted February 4, 2025
Michigan Catholic Conference announced the release of its public policy advocacy principles for the 2025–2026 legislative session, which guide MCC’s work at the state Capitol and are informed by Catholic social teaching.
Lansing Update / Posted October 25, 2024
As the election draws closer, MCC encourages all Catholics to form their consciences according to Church teaching and to vote accordingly. This week’s update provides a rundown on the major issues and how they relate to Catholic social doctrine.
Lansing Update / Posted October 13, 2023
As a second legislative committee took up testimony on the dangerous Reproductive Health Act bills, a physician shared about helping to save a woman who had to be rushed to a hospital after suffering an abortion complication at a clinic. The story illustrated why the various abortion protections and safeguards up for repeal in the RHA are needed. Read about that story and other legislative updates of interest to MCC in this week’s Lansing Update.
A Catholic Proposal for Public Policy in Michigan
Focus / Posted February 22, 2023
This edition of FOCUS presents MCC’s latest edition of its Blueprint for the Common Good, which lays out the policies MCC will advocate for during the 2023–2024 legislative session and is comprised of nine advocacy principles that originate from Catholic social teaching and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.