Bishops call for bipartisan action on health care reform that protects life
Wed, 02/24/10 – 16:45

On the eve of the White House Health Care Summit, the U.S. Bishops urged Congressional leaders “to commit themselves to enacting genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of …

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PA Marriage Protection Amendment to be considered by Senate Judiciary Committee
Thu, 03/11/10 – 16:57

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Introduced as SB 707, the bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution:

Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid and recognized as a marriage in this Commonwealth.

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Are you a member of the network?
Tue, 03/9/10 – 8:50
Are you a member of the network?

As Catholics, we are called to be conscientious citizens. We must take an active role in the public policy debate by speaking out to defend the dignity and rights of all.The PCC invites you to …

Contamos con todos los ciudadanos de Pennsylvania
Mon, 03/1/10 – 8:22
Contamos con todos los ciudadanos de Pennsylvania

Cada año electoral, la Conferencia Católica de Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania Catholic Conference – PCC por sus siglas en inglés) anima a las personas a registrarse para votar y en efecto emitir su voto. Cada voto es …

Special update on Haiti earthquake response
Thu, 02/25/10 – 8:37
Special update on Haiti earthquake response

The emergency response in Haiti is now in its sixth week and the rainy season is beginning. We are all feeling the pain and stress of what will be a prolonged recovery with many …

ACE-PA Update: February 22, 2010
Tue, 02/23/10 – 12:08

News for Advocates of Catholic Education in Pennsylvania – February 22, 2010

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE 2010-2011 EDUCATION BUDGET
This month, all the talk in Harrisburg is about Governor Rendell’s proposed 2010-2011 state …

Number of Catholics, priests, seminarians grows worldwide
Mon, 02/22/10 – 14:20
Number of Catholics, priests, seminarians grows worldwide

According to a report from the Catholic News Service, the latest Vatican statistics show a slight increase in Catholics as a percentage of the world’s population, and a slow but steady rise in the number …

ACTION ALERT: Federal Education Legislation: February 17, 2010
Wed, 02/17/10 – 13:00

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference has been contacted regarding an urgent federal
education matter.  The U.S. House of Representatives could vote soon on legislation
governing elements of a school’s disciplinary policy and practice.

Catholic Relief Services aid getting through in Haiti
Tue, 02/9/10 – 15:13
Catholic Relief Services aid getting through in Haiti

While roads are starting to clear and food and aid are reaching hundreds of thousands of people, the needs are still enormous in Haiti. Toppled buildings, sprawling camps and tented homes set up on the …

Celebrate Marriage
Tue, 02/9/10 – 9:35
Celebrate Marriage

This year, February 14th brings double reason to celebrate, as World Marriage Day coincides with Valentine’s Day.
Learn more about the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage from the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference and the United States Conference …

Health care reform and the pro-life agenda
Fri, 02/5/10 – 11:00
Health care reform and the pro-life agenda

Due in part to a Senate seat switching parties in a recent special election, health care reform legislation may be stalled in Congress for now. Many had hoped that long-overdue reform, extending affordable health …

Why abortion?
Thu, 02/4/10 – 8:35
Why abortion?

Every year the Pennsylvania Department of Health releases the latest state abortion statistics.  Everyone waits to see if the numbers go up or down.  In 2008, there were 38,807 abortions in Pennsylvania, an increase of …