Missouri Catholic Conference

08/28/2026

In this edition of the MCC Weekly Update:
~New Missouri Laws Take Effect, Including Age Verification for Online Po*******hy
~Suit: ‘Illegal’ Abortion Conducted by St. Louis Planned Parenthood Led to Executive’s Firing
~Latest Podcast of MCC from the Capitol features Vitae Foundation Study on Men, Abortion, and Responsibility
~Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit for Over $17 Billion
~Coloradans Gather to Remember Teen’s Death at Abortion Clinic, Raise Safety Concerns
~Dolly Parton Passes Away, Imagination Library Program to Continue in Missouri

https://bit.ly/4xnk2YH

08/28/2026

In the latest MCC from the Capitol podcast, Jamie Morris, Executive Director and General Counsel of the Missouri Catholic Conference, is joined by Brandy Meeks, President of the Vitae Foundation, to discuss Vitae’s research on men’s emotional perceptions of abortion and unexpected pregnancy, along with an update on pro-life Amendment 3. You can listen to the podcast here: https://mocatholic.org/podcasts-3/

08/21/2026

In this edition of the MCC Weekly Update:
~Planned Parenthood Begins Offering Surgical Abortions in Springfield Clinic
~Two Potential Ballot Measures Blocked from the November Ballot
~Bishop O’Donnell Leads Prayer Service for Migrants at Missouri State Capitol
~Bipartisan Group of 29 States Takes Meta to Trial Over Allegedly Targeting Children for Social Media Addiction
~Catholic Presence at Missouri Fairs
~Back to School Prayer

https://www.votervoice.net/MOCATHOLIC/News #/Newsletters/435016?isInformational=true

08/18/2026

Curt Wichmer, MCC Legislative Counsel, recently sat down with Heidi Moore, Executive Director of Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty (MADP), to discuss the work of MADP, the current landscape of executions in Missouri, how to get involved, and judicial loophole.

Listen to the full episode: https://mocatholic.org/podcasts-3/

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Death Penalty in the Show-Me State: 2026 Update (Podcast)

https://mocatholic.org/death-penalty-in-the-show-me-state-2026-update-podcast/

08/17/2026

Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Allowing Abortion up to Birth

https://mocatholic.org/massachusetts-governor-signs-bill-allowing-abortion-up-to-birth/

08/17/2026

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Sues State Over Its Assisted Su***de Law

https://mocatholic.org/diocese-of-springfield-in-illinois-sues-state-over-its-assisted-suicide-law/

08/17/2026

New Melle Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing Ceremony 8/26/26 at 10:00am at New Melle Fire Protection District Station 2.