There has been much debate about school choice in Harrisburg. What is the Catholic perspective on the issue? Why should Catholics take a stand in favor of school choice? Get answers to questions about school choice with A Catholic Guide to School Choice. Want to help pass school choic

As the legislature returns to Harrisburg, school choice is likely to be debated in these early weeks of the session. Insiders say that this fall is THE TIME for school choice – vouchers and an increase to the EITC scholarship program have the support of the governor and the Secretary

School choice is not an “us v. them” debate between public and non-public schools. Parents have a moral obligation to educate their children; the community is obligated to support parents in fulfilling this duty. Thousands of Catholic students attend public schools all over Pennsylvan

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT HHS AND CONGRESS In implementing the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the new health care reform law), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a rule requiring almost all private health plans to cover contraception a

Today we mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11. Here in Pennsylvania, we mark this anniversary in a particular way because Flight 93 crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA. Click here to read the story of two Pennsylvania Catholics who found strength in their Catholic faith as

The Catechism of the Catholic Church instructs, “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin” (CCC no. 2241).

We’ve been posting about the Department of Health and Human Services insurance mandate, which threatens rights of conscience and religious freedom, over the past few weeks. Here is the latest, from the USCCB:

Mark Shea, Esq., Administrator of the Immigration Program at Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, testified before the House State Government Committee today regarding the impact “attrition through enforcement” has on immigrant families, particularl

The notebooks and supplies have been purchased and the uniforms pressed- school is back in session! The state legislature is considering school choice legislation that would give families the ability to determine which school best meets the needs of their children.  There are two grea

A new academic year is upon us. Thousands of young men and women are going away to college. It is an exciting and anxious time for students and parents alike. Living the Catholic faith on campus can be a challenge and an opportunity for students. Read the Pennsylvania Bishops’ p