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School Choice is the Right Choice for Pennsylvania’s Families
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011 – 16:30

The following is a statement from the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania
School Choice is the Right Choice for Pennsylvania’s Families
Pennsylvania’s Catholic Bishops Support a Voucher Program and an Increase to Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarships

A Catholic Guide to School Choice
Friday, Sep 23, 2011 – 10:23
A Catholic Guide to School Choice

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 …

Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011 – 14:14
Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!

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 …

Is School Choice A Contest Between Public and Non-Public Schools?
Monday, Sep 19, 2011 – 14:45
Is School Choice A Contest Between Public and Non-Public Schools?

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 …

“My faith allowed me to deal with Flight 93″
Sunday, Sep 11, 2011 – 15:06

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 …

Back-to-School: Vote For School Choice
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 – 15:53
Back-to-School: Vote For School Choice

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 …

‘May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!’
Friday, Aug 26, 2011 – 9:09
‘May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!’

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 …

Summer Viewpoint: Picking Sides
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 – 13:28
Summer Viewpoint: Picking Sides

Thousands of bills are introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly during the two year legislative session. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference  reviews, tracks and takes positions on a few hundred. Ever wonder how the PCC evaluates …

‘The public derives great benefit from an educated citizenry’
Thursday, Aug 4, 2011 – 12:45
‘The public derives great benefit from an educated citizenry’

Attorney Philip Murren, a partner in the law firm Ball, Murren & Connell and legal counsel to the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC), testified about the constitutionality of school vouchers at a House Education Committee hearing …

Summertime Support for School Choice
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 – 15:39
Summertime Support for School Choice

School is out and the state legislature has recessed for the summer, but school choice is still being debated all over Pennsylvania. There are two great ways advocates can keep this issue alive over the …