“The environment is God's gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility towards the poor, towards future generations and towards humanity as a whole.”
Pope Benedict XVI
The Church promotes responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources not only to honor God’s gift of creation, but also because of the impact environmental deterioration has on people, families, and the poor. To better care for creation and preserve the state’s natural resources, MCC supports:
‘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 November 10, 2023
The first-ever Michigan March for Life brought thousands of pro-lifers to the steps of the state Capitol this week. Plus, the Legislature wrapped up session for 2023, meaning there was a lot of activity on a variety of issues. Catch up on issues ranging from abortion regulations to surrogacy to juvenile justice and more in this week’s Lansing Update.
Lansing Update / Posted November 3, 2023
While the House passed portions of the dangerous Reproductive Health Act on party-line votes in a late night session this week, the scope of the House-approved RHA is a vast departure from what abortion advocates were seeking to remove from state law when it comes to abortion limits. Also, MCC testifies against legalizing surrogacy contracts in legislation that is speeding through the Legislature. Read about that and more in this week’s Lansing Update.
Lansing Update / Posted October 20, 2023
MCC this week continued to make the case that the Reproductive Health Act would harm the health and safety of vulnerable women in Michigan and is out of step with the will of Michigan voters. Despite these efforts, a majority of Michigan senators sided with the abortion industry in sending the bills to the House. Also this week, lawmakers took testimony on MCC-supported bills to crack down on church vandalism, and the Governor signed MCC-backed bills to ensure kids are drinking safe water at schools and daycares. Read more in this week’s Lansing Update.