The
Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public
policy voice of The Catholic Church in Minnesota, representing
the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Diocese
of Crookston, Diocese of Duluth,
Diocese of New Ulm,
Diocese of St. Cloud
and
Diocese of Winona .
MCC
Board of Directors
Archbishop Harry Flynn
Archdiocese of St. Paul / Mpls
Archbishop John Nienstedt
Archdiocese of St. Paul / Mpls
Bishop Richard Pates
Archdiocese of St. Paul / Mpls
Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner
Diocese of Crookston
Retired Bishop Victor Balke
Diocese of Crookston
Bishop Dennis Schnurr
Diocese of Duluth
Msgr. Douglas L. Grams, Diocesan Administrator
Diocese of New Ulm
Bishop John Kinney
Diocese of St. Cloud
Bishop Bernard Harrington
Diocese of Winona
The MCC represents the
Catholic Church within Minnesota to state and federal policy
makers.
The MCC actively identifies,
formulates and seeks to implement public policy objectives that promote
the common good in the state of Minnesota, in accordance with Catholic
Social Teaching in order to ensure material and moral
well-being for all citizens.
The
MCC provides an accessible
channel of communication between Minnesota Catholics and church, secular,
and other groups.
MCC
Departments
Through its Social Concerns and Education Advisory
Departments, the MCC promotes policies and practices that support the well
being of all Minnesotans.
MCC departments are led by staff and composed of appointed advisors from
each diocese of Minnesota.
Education Department Members
Social Concerns Department Members
MCC
Staff