Take Action: School Choice
Wed, 02/22/12 – 17:18

Click here to send a message in support of school choice.
School choice legislation that includes both a voucher program and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), would help to keep your school …

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Take Action: Protect Religious Freedom
Tue, 05/15/12 – 9:02

CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT, HHS & CONGRESS IN DEFENSE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Since January there has been much attention given to the very troubling Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) coercive mandate requiring almost all private health plans to cover contraception, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs.  For the first time in our nation’s history, the federal government will force religious institutions to facilitate drugs and procedures contrary to our moral teaching.  And it will purport to define which religious institutions are “religious enough” to merit an exemption.

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The Importunate Advocate
Thu, 05/10/12 – 9:14
The Importunate Advocate

I read the Catechism of the Catholic Church with a dictionary close at hand. The section about prayer (CCC 2613) uses the word “importunate” to describe two parable characters:
The first, “the importunate friend,” invites us …

EITC Celebrates 11 Years
Wed, 05/9/12 – 13:24
EITC Celebrates 11 Years

A birthday Rally was held at the Capitol building in Harrisburg today in support of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. EITC celebrates 11 years of granting school choice to over 40,000 students annually!
This …

PA Budget: Don’t Cut the Lifeline
Wed, 05/9/12 – 9:57
PA Budget: Don’t Cut the Lifeline

Pennsylvania has long supported programs that help those in dire need, providing a sound, reasonable safety net for its citizens. As the state budget is debated in Harrisburg, there are three basic programs that should …

Christian Group Calls For Respect for Religious Liberty and Health Care
Wed, 04/18/12 – 15:07

Christian Associates of Southwest PA is an ecumenical group founded in 1970 that includes 26 church bodies (Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant) representing 2,000 local congregations and 1,000,000 Christians in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, …

Archbishop Chaput on Religious Liberty
Tue, 04/17/12 – 16:13
Archbishop Chaput on Religious Liberty

Archbishop Charles Chaput writes about religious freedom in his most recent column:
“On Thursday, April 12, America’s bishops issued one of their most important statements in years. Our First, Most Cherished Liberty is not just a …

Call to Defend Religious Liberty: “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom”
Thu, 04/12/12 – 9:06
Call to Defend Religious Liberty: “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom”

The U.S. bishops have issued a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect the First Freedom of the Bill of Rights. They outlined their position in “Our First, …

Ready for the Primary Election on April 24?
Wed, 04/11/12 – 9:12
Ready for the Primary Election on April 24?

“Frequently Asked Questions About Political Activity Guidelines for Catholic Entities” can be found here.
Both Democrats and Republicans use the Primary Election to designate who their party delegates will support at the national conventions and …

“Place Before You The Cross” Bishop Zubik Preaches On Day of Prayer and Fasting
Wed, 04/4/12 – 20:54

Bishop Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh celebrated Mass on March 30 to mark the statewide day of prayer and fasting for religious liberty.  In his homily, Bishop Zubik tells us what the instructions he …

Rally Spotlights HEMAP
Tue, 04/3/12 – 13:09
Rally Spotlights HEMAP

A rally held on Tuesday, April 3 at the Capitol building in Harrisburg highlighted the need for the restoration of funds to Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP). Read more about funding in the state …

Know the Positions of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Candidates
Tue, 04/3/12 – 11:54

Printer Friendly U.S. Senate Voter Guide
As part of a statewide effort to educate about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to Pennsylvania’s candidates …