News Release / Posted March 1, 2011
Michigan Catholic Conference released the following comments from President/CEO Paul A. Long regarding Senate Bill 160, legislation which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today that would ban partial-birth abortion in this state.
EITC is a 'Fertilizer' for Economic Gardening Efforts, Says MCC
News Release / Posted February 9, 2011
In order to continue moving low-income workers out of poverty, to encourage work and to address the high number of poor children living in this state, Michigan Catholic Conference looks forward to working with members on both sides of the aisle to preserve and protect the state Earned Income Tax Credit.
News Release / Posted January 31, 2011
Recognizing the significant challenges that accompany a $1.8 billion state budget deficit, Michigan Catholic Conference today announced that protecting the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and maintaining adequate funding levels for state programs that benefit Michigan’s destitute population will top its advocacy agenda for the 2011–2012 legislative session.
News Release / Posted January 20, 2011
Michigan Catholic Conference announced today that Tom Hickson has joined the MCC as Vice President for Public Policy. Hickson’s primary role will be to act as the chief liaison between state government and the Catholic Church in Michigan.
News Release / Posted January 14, 2011
Michigan Catholic Conference President and CEO Paul A. Long made the following comments today in response to a proposal from House Republicans to eliminate the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit.
News Release / Posted January 6, 2011
Michigan Catholic Conference today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan as director of the Michigan Department of Human Services.
News Release / Posted November 18, 2010
State Catholic conferences that utilize Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms are strongly supporting Bishop Ronald Herzog’s speech to the USCCB annual gathering this week on the need for the Church to engage further in social media.
News Release / Posted September 24, 2010
Sister Monica Kostielney, R.S.M., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Catholic Conference, has been awarded the Holy Cross Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice (For Church and Pontiff) medal by Pope Benedict XVI.
Long-time President/CEO Sister Monica Kostielney to Retire in November
News Release / Posted September 8, 2010
Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors unanimously voted today to name MCC Vice President for Public Policy Paul A. Long as the Conference’s next President and Chief Executive Officer. Long succeeds Sister Monica Kostielney, RSM, who is retiring in November after 38 years of service to the Conference, the last 16 as President/CEO.
News Release / Posted June 15, 2010
The arch/bishops' statement, A Call to Conscience: Faithful Citizenship and the Common Good, reminds Catholics of their moral obligation to participate in the democratic process, to form their consciences based on Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, and to evaluate candidates through the lens of faith.