Lansing Update / Posted November 15, 2024
Catholics advocating for the dignity of immigrants and refugees descended on Lansing this week to continue the push to pass driver’s license legislation. Read about other legislation MCC supports to help foster children and human trafficking victims, as well as the story of the patron saint for hunters as opening day for firearm season begins today.
Lansing Update / Posted November 8, 2024
The 2024 election came and went and most of the results are in. MCC provides a rundown of the most pertinent results for Michigan Catholics. Plus, the lame duck legislative session is just around the corner, and MCC will be working to advance some unfinished policies before session ends. Read about those priorities and more.
Lansing Update / Posted November 1, 2024
MCC closes out its four-part series on the Catholic approach to voting with a final note of encouragement. Plus, find logistical information about how to vote, as well as some reflections on two big dates on the Church’s liturgical calendar in this week’s Lansing Update.
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 October 18, 2024
Part two in a four-part series on the Catholic approach to voting makes the case that faith is meant to be the center of a person's life, including how a person votes. Also this week, MCC advocated for the unborn in tragic scenarios related to life-sustaining treatment. Plus, read other updates on policies to help vulnerable older adults and students.
These nine advocacy principles originate from Catholic social teaching and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Within each principle are specific policy priorities MCC brings to dialogue that occurs at the state Capitol.
Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God. Human life is sacred, and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
All people must have access to basic human needs to ensure they can live in a dignified manner, with a particular concern for the poor, the vulnerable, and anyone who goes without those basic needs.
Faith-based organizations provide services to the needy and contribute to the common welfare of society through institutions like schools and hospitals. Faith is what animates these providers to serve and is the foundational dimension of their identity.
Education is essential for the betterment of society by providing opportunities for children and adults to reach their fulfillment.
Marriage and family life is the core social institution, directed toward establishing a foundation of success for children.
Access to affordable and adequate healthcare is a basic human necessity required for upholding the dignity of human life.
The human dignity of both the crime victim and the offender should be acknowledged within the criminal justice system when considering punishment and the capacity for rehabilitation.
The human dignity of the immigrant, the refugee and the asylee—regardless of personal circumstances, background, or even legal status—must not be forgotten when considering how to manage immigration practices.
Environmental stewardship has a moral dimension, particularly in the recognition of the impact that environmental deterioration has on people, families, and the poor.
The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. In these brief reflections, we wish to highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.
