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Take Action: Protect Religious Freedom
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – 9:02
Take Action: Protect Religious Freedom

CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT, HHS & CONGRESS IN DEFENSE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Since January there has been much attention given to the very troubling Department of Health and Human Services …

The Importunate Advocate
Thursday, May 10, 2012 – 9:14
The Importunate Advocate

I read the Catechism of the Catholic Church with a dictionary close at hand. The section about prayer (CCC 2613) uses the word “importunate” to describe two parable characters:
The first, “the importunate friend,” invites us …

PA Budget: Don’t Cut the Lifeline
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 9:57
PA Budget: Don’t Cut the Lifeline

Pennsylvania has long supported programs that help those in dire need, providing a sound, reasonable safety net for its citizens. As the state budget is debated in Harrisburg, there are three basic programs that should …

Christian Group Calls For Respect for Religious Liberty and Health Care
Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012 – 15:07

Christian Associates of Southwest PA is an ecumenical group founded in 1970 that includes 26 church bodies (Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant) representing 2,000 local congregations and 1,000,000 Christians in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, …

Ready for the Primary Election on April 24?
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 – 9:12
Ready for the Primary Election on April 24?

“Frequently Asked Questions About Political Activity Guidelines for Catholic Entities” can be found here.
Both Democrats and Republicans use the Primary Election to designate who their party delegates will support at the national conventions and …

Rally Spotlights HEMAP
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 – 13:09
Rally Spotlights HEMAP

A rally held on Tuesday, April 3 at the Capitol building in Harrisburg highlighted the need for the restoration of funds to Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP). Read more about funding in the state …

Know the Positions of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate Candidates
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 – 11:54

Printer Friendly U.S. Senate Voter Guide
As part of a statewide effort to educate about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to Pennsylvania’s candidates …

Know the Positions of Candidates for PA Attorney General, Auditor General, Treasurer
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 – 11:28

Printer Friendly Statewide Voter Guide
As part of a statewide effort to educate about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to candidates for state attorney …

Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 – 12:26
Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society

Two hundred and five Pennsylvanians currently sit on death row.
In Pennsylvania, even though hundreds of people have been sentenced to death, only three people – those who waived their right to appeal – have been …

Bishops Call Day of Prayer, Fasting, Abstinence for Religious Liberty
Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 – 13:42
Bishops Call Day of Prayer, Fasting, Abstinence for Religious Liberty

The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania have called for Friday, March 30, 2012, to be a day of prayer, fasting and abstinence for religious liberty.
Click here to send a message in support of religious liberty.
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