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“To Hell With You”, “Anybody But Catholics” and other Reactions to HHS Mandate
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 – 13:37

There has been much reaction to the recent HHS edict that will force Catholics to violate their conscience.
Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh wrote, “It is really hard to believe that it …

HHS Edict Will Force Catholics to Violate Conscience
Friday, Jan 20, 2012 – 15:21

Administration, HHS defy freedom of conscience, freedom of religion
SEND A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY HERE.

Pope Names Bishop Skurla Head Of Pittsburgh Archeparchy
Friday, Jan 20, 2012 – 15:02
Pope Names Bishop Skurla Head Of Pittsburgh Archeparchy

Pope Benedict XVI has named 55-year-old Bishop William Skurla of the Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic, New Jersey, as Archbishop of the Byzantine Archeparchy of Pittsburgh.

Marching for Life? Three Ways to Pass Time on the Bus
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 – 15:54

On Monday, tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians will head to Washington, DC for the 29th annual March for Life, marking the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.
How will you spend your bus ride? Here are three …

PCC Legislative Update – Fall 2011
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 – 9:26
PCC Legislative Update – Fall 2011

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) publishes its Viewpoint newsletter four times per year. This is the Legislative Update from the Fall 2011 issue.
The PCC supports the following legislation:

Merry Christmas from the PCC
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011 – 12:07
Merry Christmas from the PCC

The staff of the PCC wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May the joy and peace that the Christ child brings be with you throughout 2012!
We’d like to share with you the following …

Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow!
Monday, Nov 7, 2011 – 9:42
Don’t Forget to Vote Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, November 8, Pennsylvanians will head to the polls to vote for state Supreme Court justices and judges on the Superior and Commonwealth Courts. These races do not garner as much attention as national elections, …

Informing Your Conscience in “Off-Year” Elections
Monday, Oct 31, 2011 – 13:23

Elections in odd numbered years are sometimes described as “off year.” Instead of voting for a prominent national office, governor, Congress or the state legislature, we elect municipal officials and “lesser known” statewide offices. On …

Monument to Fallen Jewish Chaplains Visits PA Capitol En Route to Arlington Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 – 15:58
Monument to Fallen Jewish Chaplains Visits PA Capitol En Route to Arlington Cemetery

A monument to Jewish military chaplains who died in the line of duty will be dedicated on October 24 at Arlington National Cemetery, but the memorial made a stop today in Harrisburg.
Currently on display in …

Governor Corbett Introduces School Choice Plan to Benefit Students, Community
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 – 15:31
Governor Corbett Introduces School Choice Plan to Benefit Students, Community

Harrisburg (October 11) – Speaking at a press conference at Lincoln Charter School in York, Governor Tom Corbett today introduced an education reform package that includes two of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference’s main priorities: a …