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Take Action: Protect Religious Freedom
Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 – 9:02 | Comments Off
Take Action: Protect Religious Freedom

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 …

EITC Celebrates 11 Years
Wednesday, 9 May, 2012 – 13:24 | Comments Off
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
Wednesday, 9 May, 2012 – 9:57 | Comments Off
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
Wednesday, 18 Apr, 2012 – 15:07 | Comments Off

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
Tuesday, 17 Apr, 2012 – 16:13 | Comments Off
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”
Thursday, 12 Apr, 2012 – 9:06 | Comments Off
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?
Wednesday, 11 Apr, 2012 – 9:12 | Comments Off
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
Wednesday, 4 Apr, 2012 – 20:54 | Comments Off

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
Tuesday, 3 Apr, 2012 – 13:09 | Comments Off
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 …

Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society
Friday, 30 Mar, 2012 – 12:26 | Comments Off
Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society

Two hundred and five Pennsylvanians currently sit on death row.
In Pennsylvania, even though hundreds of people have been sentenced to death, only three people – those who waived their right to appeal – have been …