Meeting with our state government

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Duluth Bishop Daniel Felton and the other bishops of Minnesota met with state officials March 23 at the State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Catholic Conference)

Last month, the Minnesota bishops caucused at our State Capitol to meet with the state representatives and senators of each of our respective dioceses. As I met with various legislators from our diocese, I addressed and advocated for our Catholic perspectives and positions on pro-life issues, child tax credit, gambling, legalization of marijuana, sexual identity matters, along with other pieces of legislation before the chambers. As bishops, we also had a chance to meet with Governor Tim Walz and his staff to discuss many of the issues mentioned above. 

All in all, it was a good day to have face-to-face conversations with members of our state government who are having a tremendous impact on our families, schools, and communities. 

May the Holy Spirit guide those who lead to the healing, hope, and joy in Jesus, 

+ Daniel Felton 

Bishop Daniel Felton is the tenth bishop of Duluth. 

 
Duluth Bishop Daniel Felton meets with state Rep. Roger Skraba and state Sen. Jason Rarick. (Photos courtesy of the Minnesota Catholic Conference)