Progress in holding back physician-assisted suicide in Minnesota
Faith Communities Unite Against Exclusion of Religious Protections
At a Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee meeting held on Monday, March 18, it became evident that certain Minnesota legislators not only disregard religious beliefs but are also intolerant of them. While you were sleeping, committee members rejected an amendment that would restore the religious exemption protections to the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) as it relates to gender identity. None of the Senators who voted ‘no’ explained their vote. Despite the 1 AM hearing that limited public participation, religious groups including Catholics, Muslims, and Lutherans urged Senators to adopt the restoration of rights. Watch MCC’s Jason Adkins’s testimony to the committee.
Assumption Community, Cold Spring, transfer of membership to Benedictine completed
With song and prayer, Minnesota-based Benedictine welcomed Assumption Community, a senior living community in Cold Spring, Minn., to its family of senior living communities.
Father Tom Knoblach, vicar of clergy and health care ethics for the Diocese of St. Cloud, presided over the blessing and welcoming ceremony on March 5. As part of the ceremony, Benedictine President/CEO Jerry Carley honored the legacy of Assumption Community to the Cold Spring area and welcomed all on campus to Benedictine. (more…)
Urge Your State Legislator to Support Real Care at the End of Life, NOT Assisted Suicide
The Catholic Health Association working closely with the MN Catholic Conference are are encouraging the public to speak out against H.F. 1930/S.F. 1813 which will degrade the trusting relationship patients have with their providers.