The Montana Catholic Conference

The Montana Catholic Conference serves as the public policy branch of the Catholic Church in Montana, and the liaison for Montana’s Roman Catholic bishops with state and federal government. Inspired by Scripture and Catholic social teaching, the conference seeks to advocate for the weak and vulnerable and act as a catalyst for the transformation of society.

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MCC Social Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) non-profit working to educate Montanans about the dangers of CI-128, and encourage a Vote “No” on their November ballots. Find information and video testimonials at https://mcc-sa.org/.

Education Laws Related to Human Sexuality and Identity Instruction

February 18, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 471   Madam Chair and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower and I serve as the Executive...

Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide

February 26, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in opposition to HB 637   Madam Chair and committee my name is Matt Brower. I serve as Director of the Montana...

Birth Day Tax Credit

February 25, 2025 To: Montana House Taxation Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 537   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Create Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression Act

February 14, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 388   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Homeless Shelter Grant Funding

January 31, 2025 To: Montana House Business and Labor Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 310   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I currently serve...

Physician-Assisted Suicide

January 29, 2025 To: Montana Senate Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of SB 136   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Mandatory Reporting While Protecting the Seal of Confession

January 28, 2025 To: Montana Senate Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of SB 139   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Death Penalty – Lethal Injection

January 21, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in opposition to HB 205   Madam Chair and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Absolute Autonomy: A Violent Religion

This past Sunday my family, like millions of others, celebrated Father’s Day. Typically, on Father’s Day my girls ask if I’d like some quiet time to go hiking or work in the garden, and as tempting as it sounds to get some “me time,” I can’t imagine celebrating...

Montana’s Bishops Issue a Call to Defend Life

Watch the Video: Montana's Bishops Issue a Call to Defend LifeThe two Catholic Bishops in Montana, Bishop Austin Vetter of the Diocese of Helena and Bishop Jeffrey Fleming of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, come with an important message about defending life in...

All believers are called to faithful citizenship, to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. In their 1998 document, “Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said, “We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity meaningfully to participate [more fully] in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts.”