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PCC welcomes new president
Thursday, 19 Aug, 2010 – 15:31 | Comments Off
PCC welcomes new president

Upon his installation as the 10th Bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden assumes the role of president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Administrative Board.

Messages children hear in safe environment programs
Monday, 9 Aug, 2010 – 8:19 | Comments Off
Messages children hear in safe environment programs

As schools launch a new academic year, millions of children also are set to learn the ABC’s of child protection. In Catholic schools and parishes nationwide,safe environment training gives children the skills necessary to protect …

USCCB decries striking down of CA marriage law
Thursday, 5 Aug, 2010 – 8:50 | Comments Off
USCCB decries striking down of CA marriage law

Cardinal Francis George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, decried the August 4 decision of a federal judge to overturn California voters’ 2008 initiative that protected marriage as the union of one …

Advocating for adoption
Tuesday, 3 Aug, 2010 – 9:30 | Comments Off
Advocating for adoption

Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Harrisburg has been assisting families, birth parents and adoptees for over 70 years. Catholic Charities Adoption Services believes in the innate dignity and value of every human …

Abortion returns to the health care reform debate
Monday, 26 Jul, 2010 – 12:25 | Comments Off
Abortion returns to the health care reform debate

Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in March, amidst an unresolved debate about the legislation’s impact on abortion and conscience protection. As president of the United States Conference of Catholic …

Abortion and high-risk health care insurance
Thursday, 15 Jul, 2010 – 18:31 | Comments Off
Abortion and high-risk health care insurance

One of the most urgent concerns of the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is providing health care coverage for adults who have a pre-existing condition, which may have made it difficult or …

Haiti earthquake relief at 6 months
Monday, 12 Jul, 2010 – 13:06 | Comments Off
Haiti earthquake relief at 6 months

On January 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti causing extensive damage, killing many and leaving thousands homeless and in crisis.  Six months later, hope has been restored and progress is being made. Catholic …

Say thanks to EITC supporters
Saturday, 10 Jul, 2010 – 14:34 | Comments Off
Say thanks to EITC supporters

The highly successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program was cut by $15 million last year and was scheduled to be cut another $10 million this year; but thanks to the leadership and support …

State budget breakdown
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 13:25 | Comments Off
State budget breakdown

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the state budget by the constitutional deadline, June 30. Over the Fourth of July weekend, they passed the necessary fiscal code bill that outlines the revenue to pay for …

State budget to be signed today
Tuesday, 6 Jul, 2010 – 6:41 | Comments Off

Governor Ed Rendell will sign the 2010-2011 state budget this morning, putting the $28 billion spending plan into law.  Later this afternoon he will sign the companion fiscal code bill that designates how the revenue …