Minnesota bishops mobilize 1,000 attendees for Capitol prayer events
The Minnesota Catholic Conference reports that over 1,000 people joined eight bishops for three days of adoration at the state Capitol during the 2026 legislative session.
By Yasmin Nasser ·
More than 1,000 people attended at least one of three Adoration at the Capitol days during the 2026 legislative session in Minnesota. The events took place alongside the state's eight bishops, who led the prayers for legislators and the state.
The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) staff reported that they felt the impact of these prayers while engaging in conversations with lawmakers. The group noted that the spiritual support was particularly noticeable during key legislative battles.
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston commented on the practice after leading prayer inside the Capitol. He stated, “Why not bring (Jesus) to the Capitol? His living presence impacts everywhere he goes.”
Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester addressed the rationale for praying for legislators in a previous query. He responded directly, “Because they need it!”
The MCC is now scheduling four similar opportunities for the 2027 legislative session. These events are set for the first Fridays of February, March, April, and May. Each session will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Capitol’s Vault Room.
Beyond prayer, the organization urges Catholics to identify their elected officials. The MCC directs constituents to a tool at mncatholic.org/findmylegislators. After entering an address, users receive the names of one state senator, one state representative, two U.S. senators, and one U.S. House member.
The group advises citizens to track these lawmakers through their websites, email newsletters, and social media accounts. This monitoring allows constituents to evaluate positions on issues important to the Catholic Church. The MCC suggests using conscience and Catholic social teaching to determine if a legislator supports policies that promote human flourishing.
Contacting officials is another primary recommendation. The MCC notes that the state Capitol is open to the public and that legislators regularly meet with constituents upon request. Staff describe this in-person engagement as the most effective method for political involvement.
Emailing legislators before votes on bills affecting life, dignity, and the common good is also encouraged. The MCC observes that lawmakers read these messages, particularly when hundreds of Catholics send them simultaneously. To facilitate this, the organization offers the Catholic Advocacy Network. This service sends action alerts and provides a tool that auto-populates legislator details and editable draft messages, reducing the process to about 30 seconds.
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