CHAMN Executive Director Opening
The Catholic Health Association of Minnesota (CHA-MN) is seeking a new Executive Director (posting). The Executive Director (ED) is an advocate at the State Capitol and in the public square for Catholic healthcare provider institutions in Minnesota so that they can continue to deliver healthcare services consistent with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services promulgated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The ED provides resources to Catholic Health Association of Minnesota (CHA-MN) member institutions and their leaders to assist them in their responsibilities, and also serves as a liaison between members and the Catholic bishops of Minnesota. The ED works at the direction of the CHA-MN board to implement its strategic initiatives in the core business areas of advocacy, member support, and Church relations. This part-time contracted position provides opportunities and independence, as it operates under the direction of the CHA-MN Board of Directors. For additional information, contact tpearson@chamn.org. Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, three references and a short writing sample, preferably on a topic relevant to the position to applicants@chamn.org. Application reviews and invitations for interviews will be made by the Board of Directors. Complete applications will only be considered. Interviews will begin in mid-November on a rolling basis.
Assisted-suicide bill introduced
Over Catholic protests, Minnesota lawmakers pass right to abortion law, send to governor
In a party line vote, Democrats in the Minnesota Senate passed a bill 34-33 in the early morning hours of Jan. 28 to place a right to abortion for any reason and without a limit on viability into state law. The House approved the measure Jan. 19, and Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, is expected to sign the bill into law. (more…)
Action Alert: Contact Legislators
Join Minnesota’s Bishop is speaking out against the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act. Send your legislators a message urging them to vote NO on this bill that will enshrine abortion into MN law. Visit Minnesota Catholic Conference for further instruction.
Appeals court rules Catholic Medical Centers cannot be forced to perform transgender surgeries.
A federal appeals court blocked the Biden administration ‘s requirement that healthcare and insurance groups perform transgender procedures in a case brought by religious doctors who argued the mandate violated their religious beliefs. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Religious Sisters of Mercy and other groups in a unanimous ruling on Friday, saying they are entitled to a permanent injunction against the mandate from the Department of Health and Human Services .
February Economic Forecast
Legislative Update – February 16, 2022
Message from Holy Father on World Day of the Sick
“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36).
Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity
Dear brothers and sisters,
Thirty years ago, Saint John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to encourage the people of God, Catholic health institutions and civil society to be increasingly attentive to the sick and to those who care for them.
First Day of Legislative Session with O’Rourke Strategic Consulting
The last time we “talked” there was a summer special session wrapping up, a budget agreement, and a plan to return in the fall to wrap up Front Line Worker pay. That last bit didn’t go very well. The Front Line Workers pay issue is still lingering … and the cost has since been raised by both sides.
Newest state revenue update
The state of Minnesota’s revenue picture continues to improve, but the national economic recovery is expected to be a little weaker, according to the January Revenue and Economic Update from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).
While state revenues continue to out-perform earlier expectations, we haven’t yet reached a broad-based recovery. Many Minnesotans are still struggling, and the pandemic and recession’s unequal impact won’t be eliminated without further action.