The Missouri Catholic Conference is the public policy agency of the Catholic Church in Missouri. The conference promotes the common good by advocating for public policy that upholds the sanctity and dignity of all human life.
David Bereit's Keynote Address at the 2019 Annual Assembly
"A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself - so that those who govern can govern. " - Pope Francis, 2013
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Governor Parson Signs Budget Bills
Governor Mike Parson on Wednesday signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) state operating budget bills . The Missouri FY22 state budget...Read more
U.S. Bishops' Chairmen Call on U.S. House of Representatives to Retain Pro-life Protections in Federal Budget
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has begun to mark up federal budget bills, including those that fund Medicaid and other government insurance programs. Unfortunately,...Read more
Missouri AG Seeks U.S. Supreme Court Review of the "Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act"
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to review an 8th Circuit Court decision striking down much...Read more
Missouri Sets First Execution of 2021
The Missouri Supreme Court has set an execution date of October 5, 2021, for Ernest Lee Johnson. Johnson was convicted of killing three people...Read more
Governor Parson Signs Omnibus Tax Bill Into Law
This week, Governor Parson signed into law SBs 153 & 97 , an omnibus tax bill sponsored One of the provisions in the...Read more
Celebrating Independence Day in Missouri's Capital City
This Sunday, our nation celebrates its Independence Day. Many of us will delight in classic traditions such as grilling with family and friends, dipping...Read more








