PCC welcomes new president
Thu, 08/19/10 – 15:31

Upon his installation as the 10th Bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden assumes the role of president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Administrative Board.

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Gallup Finds More Americans “Pro-Life” Than “Pro-Choice” Yet Again
Wed, 05/19/10 – 9:17

For the third consecutive time since May 2009, Gallup polling has found more Americans identify themselves as “pro-life” rather than “pro-choice.” A May 3 Gallup poll found that 47 percent of Americans call themselves “pro-life,” while 45 …

2010 PA Primary Election Results (unofficial)
Wed, 05/19/10 – 8:21
2010 PA Primary Election Results (unofficial)

The unofficial results of yesterday’s primary election are posted on the Pennsylvania Department of State website. The following statewide candidates won their party’s nod for the general election in November.

Catholic Church’s role in immigration debate
Thu, 05/13/10 – 8:59
Catholic Church’s role in immigration debate

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and Refugee Services (USCCB/MRS) has partnered with The Catholic University of America to develop an educational website that highlights the significant role that the U.S. Catholic bishops …

Get to know the candidates Primary Election May 18, 2010
Tue, 05/11/10 – 9:59
Get to know the candidates Primary Election May 18, 2010

As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to candidates for statewide office to give …

School choice supporters gather at the Capitol
Fri, 05/7/10 – 13:42
School choice supporters gather at the Capitol

Fifteen hundred students, teachers, parents and legislators gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, to show their support for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The party is hosted every year …

First Communions Renew Focus on the Eucharist
Tue, 05/4/10 – 15:27

May is the month in which many children make their First Holy Communion. Whether you are attending the First Holy Communion of a child or not, it is the perfect time to reflect on the …

ACE-PA Update: April 30, 2010
Tue, 05/4/10 – 10:02

Federal issues:
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) to contact our advocacy network regarding the reauthorization of the former “No Child Left Behind Act,” now known as the …

Happy Birthday, EITC!
Mon, 05/3/10 – 7:48
Happy Birthday, EITC!

Over 40,000 students are able to attend the school of their choice during the 2009-2010 school year because of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, while countless numbers of children in public school will …

A Pennsylvania primary election primer
Sat, 05/1/10 – 9:36

Tuesday, May 18, 2010, is primary election day in Pennsylvania.

Primary election edition – Viewpoint Spring 2010
Fri, 04/30/10 – 10:22
Primary election edition – Viewpoint Spring 2010

Read the responses of candidates for U.S. Senator and governor to PCC’s election questionnaire and the latest legislative update in the Spring 2010 edition of PCC’s Viewpoint newsletter.
PLEASE NOTE: The most up-to-date election information is …