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Article Archive for Year 2008

About the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program
Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 – 15:38 | No Comment

Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. To download this post as apdf, click here. To learn more about EITC, visit the REACH Foundation online or call 877-REACH-24 (877-732-2424).

A Case for Catholic Schools
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 – 14:51

Imagine a program that helps Pennsylvania students score significantly above the national average on standardized tests. Research shows that because there is a greater emphasis on homework and study, the participants in this program develop …

Three Cheers for Catholic Education
Saturday, Nov 1, 2008 – 14:49

Gimme an “A”…gimme a “C”…gimme an “E.” What’s that spell? Advocates for Catholic Education – a newly energized network of cheerleaders and fans for Catholic education in Pennsylvania.In the past, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) …

Life Issues Forum for Respect Life Month October 2008
Friday, Oct 3, 2008 – 10:30
Life Issues Forum for Respect Life Month October 2008

Catholics across the United States will again celebrate Respect Life Month throughout October. Catholic parishes and organizations will sponsor hundreds of educational conferences, prayer services, and opportunities for public witness, as well as events to …

Background on the development of the presidential candidate information GENERAL ELECTION 2008
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 17:03

As a service to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to both candidates seeking their opinions on 16 specific questions. Neither campaign responded by the deadline. Therefore, in keeping with its …

Know the Positions of the Presidential Candidates – GENERAL ELECTION 2008
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 16:48
Know the Positions of the Presidential Candidates – GENERAL ELECTION 2008

In keeping with its mission, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) aims to educate and inform Catholics about a wide range of issues concerning the right to life and the dignity of the human person, marriage …

General Election 2008 Special Issue of Viewpoint
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 16:00
General Election 2008 Special Issue of Viewpoint

For decades, the PCC has upheld its long-standing tradition of surveying candidates for political office at both the federal and state levels, and educating voters about key Catholic issues. The questionnaires and the candidate research …

“Googling” Your Conscience
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 14:47

We live in a remarkable time. The amount of information at our fingertips about the upcoming election for president is amazing. Type “Barack Obama” or “John McCain” into your favorite internet search engine, you get …

Know the Positions of the PA Auditor General Candidates – Election 2008
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 9:00
Know the Positions of the PA Auditor General Candidates – Election 2008

GENERAL ELECTION 2008

Know the Positions of the PA Auditor General Candidates

As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) …

Know the Positions of the PA Attorney General Candidates – Election 2008
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 – 8:38
Know the Positions of the PA Attorney General Candidates – Election 2008

GENERAL ELECTION 2008

Know the Positions of the PA Attorney General Candidates

As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) …