Michigan Catholic Conference

06/24/2026

On this day four years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision and allowed states to pass laws to protect human life.

Today however, a nationwide mail-order abortion industry exists due to current federal regulations that allow abortion pills to be prescribed in telemed appointments and sold both at neighborhood pharmacies and online.

Learn more about the abortion pill and why work remains in building a culture that both respects life at every stage and one that better protects and supports women. https://cthl.cc/7m9rl

06/23/2026

Each year, presents a daily opportunity to learn about and reflect on a current issue related to religious liberty. For this year's list of intentions, click or tap here: https://cthl.cc/x73al

06/22/2026

This bronze relief of today's saint, St. Thomas More, was commissioned by MCC and hangs outside our chapel, which is also named for More. How come?

St. Thomas More is the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, and MCC interacts with policymakers in Michigan to advance public policy to serve the common good.

06/18/2026

A happy birthday and happy anniversary to Bishop Walkowiak today!

Join us in wishing Bishop Walkowiak a very happy birthday! May God continue to bless him this year and the years to come!

We also celebrate the anniversary of his episcopacy! Thank you for serving our diocese so faithfully over the past 13 years!

06/15/2026

Protecting parents' rights: MCC recently supported a bill ensuring parental access to their children’s medical records, including in situations where a child seeks medical care without notification of the parent.

MCC consistently supports legislation that protects parental rights and recognizes the responsibilities parents have in raising their children.

The legislation is HB 5974, sponsored by Joseph Aragona - State Representative

06/11/2026

Today at 4 pm, the U.S. bishops plan to consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

You can prayerfully follow along at this livestream link:

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06/10/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, the U.S. bishops, gathered together at their spring assembly, will formally consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

To learn more about what this means, check out this handy article via Detroit Catholic: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/consecration-101-what-the-bishops-upcoming-consecration-of-the-u-s-to-the-sacred-heart-means

06/09/2026

"Every human life must be recognized and safeguarded from conception to its natural end, in every circumstance of its existence.

"When this certainty is obscured, the most vulnerable are the first victims, and the law loses its deepest meaning: to serve and protect every person.

"For this reason, the moral greatness of a nation is manifested, above all, in its capacity to accompany, protect and love those lives that are most fragile."

- Pope Leo XIV this week in an address to members of the Spanish parliament.

06/07/2026

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.

06/04/2026

Increasing access to housing—particularly for lower-income individuals who may struggle to afford market rates—is among MCC’s advocacy priorities related to the Catholic social principle of promoting a preferential option for the poor.

This is why MCC is supporting legislation in both the House and Senate to promote development of affordable housing for lower-income individuals through the establishment of a state-level, low-income housing tax credit program to complement the existing federal low-income housing tax credit.

Sponsors of the legislation across both chambers include State Senator Jeff Irwin, Joseph Aragona - State Representative and State Representative Kristian Grant.