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HHS Protects Kids in Vetoing FDA Plan B Decision
Friday, Dec 9, 2011 – 15:20
HHS Protects Kids in Vetoing FDA Plan B Decision

The following is a column by Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, Director of Media Relations at the USCCB:
Health and Human Services (HHS) acted to protect kids Dec. 7 when HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius rejected a recommendation …

Comment Period Ends on HHS Mandate, What Now?
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011 – 10:10
Comment Period Ends on HHS Mandate, What Now?

September 30 marked the end of the public comment period on the “preventive services” mandate from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which fails to provide conscience protection and requires private health …

“Respect for conscience rights and personal autonomy has been a part of the fabric of our nation since its inception.”
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011 – 8:37

Steven Bozza, director of the Respect Life Office at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has written a letter to the editor in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the HHS mandate and religious liberty.
In his letter, “Patient protection act …

PA Bishops Reaffirm Strong Opposition to Federal HHS Mandate
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 – 9:33

“Religious ‘exemption’ in the mandate fails miserably to assure that religious conscience is protected”
The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania yesterday reaffirmed their strong opposition to the mandate issued by the federal Department of Health and Human …

Press Conference Highlights Pro-Life Call to Action
Monday, Sep 26, 2011 – 14:49
Press Conference Highlights Pro-Life Call to Action

A press conference was held today at the Capitol in Harrisburg in support of pro-life legislation. In attendance were over 35 legislators as well as various leaders of pro-life constituencies.
Francis Viglietta, Director of Social Concerns …

TAKE ACTION: Conscience Rights Violated by Sweeping HHS Mandate
Monday, Sep 12, 2011 – 10:59
TAKE ACTION: Conscience Rights Violated by Sweeping HHS Mandate

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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 …

“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 …

USCCB Criticizes ‘Inexplicably Narrow’ Definition Of Religious Freedom
Friday, Sep 2, 2011 – 11:56

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:

‘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 …

I Care, You Care, We All Care About Health Care
Monday, Aug 22, 2011 – 11:04
I Care, You Care, We All Care About Health Care

The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) supports the Catholic health care ministry in PA through witnessing to Gospel values, advocacy, communication, networking, education and united action. The PCHA monitors legislation and regulatory matters and participates …