Michigan Catholic Conference

09/07/2026

Because the economy must serve people rather than the other way around, the Church proclaims that workers have rights that include access to employment, private property, receiving a just wage, and organizing and joining a union.

09/05/2026

Happy Feast of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who cared for the poor and vulnerable, and who was an outspoken advocate for protecting human life.

09/04/2026

On this tenth anniversary today of the canonization of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, revisit our feature on Mother Teresa House in Lansing, from our 2024 Focus on the Catholic perspective on end-of-life care.

09/03/2026

"We cannot remain as unengaged spectators; rather, we must listen with our hearts, allow ourselves to be challenged, and become involved," Pope Leo XIV, in his general audience this week.

To become involved includes living as a faithful citizen, particularly as elections approach. See the link below to access MCC's latest guide to forming your conscience and voting with faith.

09/01/2026

Today the Church recognizes the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. As with the rest of Catholic social teaching, care for creation is linked to promoting and protecting the dignity of the human person.

08/31/2026

As students return, they will continue to benefit from safer buildings thanks to school safety funding from the Legislature.

See the video about how two Catholic schools in Michigan have spent previous state safety grants to protect their education communities.

08/27/2026

Catholics, get involved ⤵

Sign up to send a message to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies that are involved in the sale of abortion pills: www.respectlife.org

08/25/2026

St. Louis IX, King of France, was committed to reigning with justice and in peace, according to his call to holiness, which he lived in his role as a statesman. He was known for his sense of justice and for his love of God and the poor.

Info source: Vatican News
Photo: Public domain

08/24/2026

"...the world does not need an artificial intelligence that diminishes humanity; rather, it needs human intelligence enlightened by wisdom, political authority guided by conscience and technological innovation directed by charity.

"Only then will artificial intelligence become not a rival to humanity but a servant of the common good."

- Pope Leo XIV, in an address to the International Catholic Legislators Network, Aug. 21.

08/22/2026

...and on her head, a crown of twelve stars.