Faith and Politics
Visiting Legislators: “We have government by the majority who participate”
May 21, 2013
Catholic advocates in Pennsylvania have been growing in number and becoming agents for change in laws that respect life, support Catholic education, uphold religious liberty and more. As Catholics we have a moral obligation to get involved with the public debate. When we fulfill this
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Informing Your Conscience in “Off-Year” Elections
May 14, 2013
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 May 21, 2013, registered Democrats and Republica
Continue Reading →State Leaders React to Passing of Bishop McFadden
May 03, 2013
U.S Senator Robert Casey, Jr., said, “I worked with him closely through the years on a number of issues. He was a forceful advocate, an effective leader and a much beloved shepherd for the people of Harrisburg, Philadelphia and all of Pennsylvania. I join the Diocese of Harrisbu
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Bishop McFadden: Tireless Advocate in the Public Square
May 02, 2013
Bishop Joseph McFadden passed away on May 2, 2013, after three years of service as the president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. The conference is the public policy agency of Pennsylvania’s bishops. “Bishop McFadden had all of the attributes that make an effective leader in p
Continue Reading →Death of Bishop McFadden
May 02, 2013
From the Diocese of Harrisburg - It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of Bishop Joseph P. McFadden. He died unexpectedly while attending a meeting of the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania being held in Philadelphia. While staying at a rectory he awoke feeling ill an
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Past and Present Pro-Life Legislation in Pennsylvania
May 01, 2013
Pro-life advocacy is a priority for PCC staff in each legislative session. The 2013-2014 session is no different, with staff and advocates working to keep taxpayer funded abortions out of the federal health care exchanges to be set up in Pennsylvania. Advocates, including you, can eas
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2013 Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust
Apr 16, 2013
On Monday, April 8, the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition hosted the 2013 Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust. Holocaust survivors were introduced to the standing room only crowd in the Governor’s Reception Room, and each present lit a candle in remembrance of the Holocaust. Students fro
Continue Reading →Pro-Life Bill Passes House Committee
Apr 15, 2013
House Bill 818, the bill that would ensure taxpayers do not fund abortions through the federal health care exchange administered in PA, was voted out of the House Health Committee today by a vote of 15 to 9. HB 818 now proceeds to the full House for a vote. An identical piece of legis
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PCHA and PCC Urge Consideration for Expanding Medicaid Eligibility
Apr 11, 2013
The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) issued this statement today urging the governor and the General Assembly to consider expanding Medicaid eligibility: The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and
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