It's the latest in a series of anti-marriage equality efforts by Minnesota's Catholic hierarchy, the paper reports, noting that this fall, "the state's Catholic bishops took the unusual step of directing parish priests across the state to form committees to help get the marriage amendment passed by voters."

Meanwhile, some Republicans are rallying against the amendment. A recent gathering aimed at young Republicans featured two GOP state representatives opposed to the measure, John Kriesel and Tim Kelly, reports the website Politics in Minnesota.