In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Thomas Hibbs, president of the University of Dallas, the role of Catholic education in shaping civil discourse. 

In our mailbag segment, we discuss the Church's response as it relates to the student debt crisis. We mention the Labouré Society, which exists to provide financial assistance and spiritual support to individuals who must resolve education loans in order to pursue a vocation to the priesthood and/or religious life in the Catholic Church. Find more details by visiting: https://rescuevocations.org/about/

In our bricklayer segment, we discuss the USCCB's "Civilize It" Pledge you can take as we enter into a presidential election year. Visit: www.CivilizeIt.org

Dr. Mark Hall on his book, "Did America Have a Christian Founding?"

Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops by:
Working with political and community leaders to shape legislation that serves human dignity and the common good.
Educating Catholics and the public about the ethical and moral framework that should be applied to public policy choices.
Mobilizing the Catholic community to make its voice heard in the public arena.