LEADERSHIP - Legislation Commission
Current pending and proposed legislation in the state and nation and positions of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Chair: Denise Haaland - 1-507-334-2781
LEGISLATION DAY FORM
ACCW ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 2011 - 2013
90TH ANNIVERSARY OF NCCW
Whereas, The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) was founded on March 4, 1920, “... to give Catholic women of the country a common voice and an instrument for united action ... and to ensure proper representation on national committees and movements affecting religious and moral well-being ... and to stimulate the work of existing Catholic women’s organizations to greater service and usefulness in meeting the needs of our times” (NCCW: The First 75 Years, Ruth L. O’Halloran); and Whereas, NCCW has continued to carry this vision forth in its work; Resolved, That in celebration of the 90th anniversary of NCCW’s founding, the St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) encourage its membership to renew their commitment to NCCW’s Mission Statement: The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. Click to view or download all Resolutions
MARRIAGE (Legislation Commission)
Whereas, The Roman Catholic Church teaches that all individuals have the right to
dignity, respect and justice;
Whereas, the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops has affirmed that marriage is
the joining of one man and one woman, as defined in our Roman Catholic theology;
Whereas, Procreation is a purpose of marriage; and
Whereas, Minnesota currently has a stronger pro-life and pro-family legislature than it
has had in the recent past;
Resolved, That we work with our political leaders to place an amendment on the ballot
in the next election to define marriage as the joining of one man and one woman.
