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“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 …

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 …

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 …

Tell Congress – Contraceptive Mandate Violates Religious Freedom
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011 – 14:25
Tell Congress – Contraceptive Mandate Violates Religious Freedom

Religious freedom and rights of conscience are threatened by the recent “preventive services” mandate from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requiring private health plans to cover female surgical sterilization and all …

PCC Welcomes New Chairman
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 – 5:09
PCC Welcomes New Chairman

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference  (PCC) extends a warm welcome to Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,  who was named Archbishop of Philadelphia today. The Archbishop of Philadelphia traditionally serves as the chairman …

Are you a member of the network?
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 – 8:50
Are you a member of the network?

As Catholics, we are called to be conscientious citizens. We must take an active role in the public policy debate by speaking out to defend the dignity and rights of all.The PCC invites you to …