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.
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U.S. Bishops Call for "Radical Solidarity" for Mothers in Respect Life Month Statement
Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as “Respect Life Month.” This year, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge,...Read more
USCCB Celebrates National Migration Week 2023
For over 40 years, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week (NMW), which has traditionally been linked...Read more
Missouri Respect Life Apostolate Celebrates 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, October 15, starting at 9 a.m., the Archdiocese of St. Louis will celebrate Respect Life Month with a 50th Anniversary...Read more
Blood of Early Church Martyr Liquifies on Feast Day
Each year on September 19th, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, Italy. According...Read more
Governor’s Legislative Vetoes Remain after MO Senate Inaction
Amounting to a value of over $555 million, all of Governor Parson’s vetoes remain in effect after Missouri’s 2023 veto session, despite...Read more
Washington University Ceases to Prescribe Puberty Blockers and Cross-Sex Hormones to Minors
This week, Washington University officials announced that the school’s physicians will no longer provide gender transition medications to minors who could be...Read more