2026

Catholic Schools, Residents in Need to Benefit from Final State Budget

MCC Advocacy Preserves and Strengthens Prior Year Funding Levels

News Release / Posted July 22, 2026

After months of legislative advocacy, MCC is grateful for a final state budget that supports residents in need and includes appropriations to benefit Catholic and other nonpublic schools statewide.

MCC Joins Coalition to Oppose Proposal 1

MCC Joins Statewide Coalition to Oppose Constitutional Convention Question Following Unanimous Board Decision

News Release / Posted July 9, 2026

Following a unanimous decision from the Michigan Catholic Conference Board of Directors, MCC is encouraging a no vote on the Proposal 1 ballot question this November, which will ask voters if a constitutional convention should be convened.

MCC Calls on State to Opt in to Federal Education Tax Credit

News Release / Posted May 12, 2026

Michigan should officially opt into the new federal policy, which would make substantial financial support available to public and nonpublic school families facing out-of-pocket education expenses, without impacting the state School Aid Fund.

Bill Stone Joins MCC as V.P. of Public Policy

News Release / Posted February 23, 2026

MCC announced that Bill Stone has joined the organization as Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy, beginning today February 23. Stone will be responsible for guiding the organization’s advocacy work and will serve as the primary liaison between state government and the Catholic church in Michigan.