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Too often, we do not realize that we have strayed from the principles of Catholic social doctrine until a disaster strikes.

Allows you to state who would make health care decisions for you and what you would like done if you cannot speak for yourself.

State budgets should get special attention from Catholics concerned about putting faith into action.

Clearly, the concept of legislating the parameters of what is and what is not proper medicine is well established.

The movie, "A Hidden Life,” has brought renewed and needed attention to the life of Blessed Franz Jagerstatter, the Austrian husband, father and farmer whom the Third Reich martyred for his refusal to swear an oath to Hitler.

The more we know and talk about suicide, the more it becomes clear that we can tackle the problem with evidence-based strategies.

Good government does not suppress mediating institutions, but supports them in their efforts.

Part 2: Are we going to be silent again?

Part 1: Examining the erroneous idea that humans and society can be made better by encouraging birth of individuals with “good” genes and preventing the conception of persons with “bad” genes.

Knowing the truth about the new law will contribute to your ability to participate in the political process with confidence.

Recap touching issues of concern to the Catholic Church.

North Dakota became one of the first states to require women considering an abortion be told about the possibility of abortion pill reversal.

They are universal because God is the Author of Life and Truth now and forever.

North Dakota Catholic Conference help to shape public policy.

Most Catholics probably have not heard of it and the few that have often misunderstand it.

No earthly ideology, political platform or economic system will create heaven on earth.

The absence of a family, church, community, and even government to provide a woman with the means to bring an unborn child to birth is at the root of the problem.

The questions listed here are to help guide Catholics in their efforts to make moral and prudential decisions about candidates and public policies.

The news did not slow down during the summer. Here is a round-up.

The North Dakota Catholic Conference has urged Catholics of the state to support the rules, not only because they are morally right, but also because they would allow North Dakota to once again enforce its own laws.