HHS Edict Forces Conscience Violation
Fri, 01/20/12 – 15:21

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The Catholic bishops of the United States called the decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortion-causing drugs and contraception be …

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PA Bishops Reaffirm Strong Opposition to Federal HHS Mandate
Thu, 09/29/11 – 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 …

School Choice is the Right Choice for Pennsylvania’s Families
Wed, 09/28/11 – 16:30

The following is a statement from the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania
School Choice is the Right Choice for Pennsylvania’s Families
Pennsylvania’s Catholic Bishops Support a Voucher Program and an Increase to Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Scholarships

Press Conference Highlights Pro-Life Call to Action
Mon, 09/26/11 – 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 …

Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!
Thu, 09/22/11 – 14:14
Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!

As the legislature returns to Harrisburg, school choice is likely to be debated in these early weeks of the session. Insiders say that this fall is THE TIME for school choice – vouchers and an …

Is School Choice A Contest Between Public and Non-Public Schools?
Mon, 09/19/11 – 14:45
Is School Choice A Contest Between Public and Non-Public Schools?

School choice is not an “us v. them” debate between public and non-public schools. Parents have a moral obligation to educate their children; the community is obligated to support parents in fulfilling this duty. Thousands of Catholic …

TAKE ACTION: Conscience Rights Violated by Sweeping HHS Mandate
Mon, 09/12/11 – 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″
Sun, 09/11/11 – 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 …

Loving Our Neighbors: Taking a Stand on Immigration Reform
Wed, 09/7/11 – 8:54
Loving Our Neighbors: Taking a Stand on Immigration Reform

The Catechism of the Catholic Church instructs, “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he …

USCCB Criticizes ‘Inexplicably Narrow’ Definition Of Religious Freedom
Fri, 09/2/11 – 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:

‘Every human being possesses inherent dignity, regardless of his or her immigration status’
Wed, 08/31/11 – 11:43
‘Every human being possesses inherent dignity, regardless of his or her immigration status’

Mark Shea, Esq., Administrator of the Immigration Program at Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, testified before the House State Government Committee today regarding the impact “attrition through enforcement” has on immigrant families, …