This legislation effort at St. Mary’s seeks to help shape the political landscape in our nation, state, and local communities to create a more just and moral environment. As Catholics, we have an obligation to participate dutifully in the political processes in the places in which we reside.

“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: ‘a good Catholic is not interested in politics.’ This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.” ~ Pope Francis (September 2013).

We invite you to please write a letter to your newly elected legislators. You can simply congratulate them and specify an issue or two that you would like to see addressed at the legislature. A sample letter can be found here.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

~  Inspired by the writings and life of St. Francis of Assisi

With questions or to express your interest in legislation, please reach out to Dan Evans – [email protected].

How to participate:

  • Head to the Capitol once a year for a “Day on the Hill” to meet with your legislators and listen to various committees/hearings.
  • Head to the Capitol for adoration on the first Friday of the month from January to May for any amount of time from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Governor’s Dining Room located on the lower level of the Minnesota State Capitol.
  • Vote when election day(s) arrive!
  • Contact your legislators on a regular basis (by email, video message, social media).
  • Most importantly, join us in prayer!

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