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“We don’t have to give them any dignity, they have it.”
Each person possesses an inherent dignity simply because he or she exists and is willed, created, and loved by God.1 This dignity prevails in and beyond every circumstance, state, or situation the person may ever encounter.2 Catholic teaching—which informs MCC’s advocacy principles—flows from upholding human dignity, which first begins with respecting and protecting each person’s right to life. To uphold and protect the dignity of every human person, MCC supports:
The Word from Lansing / Posted October 9, 2026
The Church during Respect Life Month calls attention to protecting human life, particularly those who are most vulnerable, which in this day and age includes the many preborn children whose lives are ended through the growing use of abortion pills.
Lansing Update / Posted September 11, 2026
As the November election draws closer, MCC has published a one-stop shop site for Catholics to prepare to vote. Plus, find out if an MCC faithful citizenship presentation is coming to a parish near you.
Lansing Update / Posted July 24, 2026
The Governor this week signed the next state budget into law, finalizing the significant gains for Catholic schools and agencies that a bipartisan Legislature recently approved.
Lansing Update / Posted July 10, 2026
The new budget awaiting the Governor's signature continues important funding for nonpublic schools, in addition to increased and new streams of support. MCC advocacy also helped ensure budget funding for Catholic agencies and protections against promoting assisted suicide.
Lansing Update / Posted June 26, 2026
Recent MCC advocacy has included support for policies to protect vulnerable adults, cut red tape for Catholic schools, promote affordable housing, and more.