HHS Edict Forces Conscience Violation
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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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PCC Welcomes New Chairman
Tue, 07/19/11 – 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 …

Join the Advocates for Catholic Education
Mon, 07/18/11 – 9:38
Join the Advocates for Catholic Education

The energy, enthusiasm and Catholic school spirit of sincerely concerned parents, educators and taxpayers is the key to advancing Catholic education for our children now and in the future.  The PCC is seeking volunteers to …

Catholic Guide to School Choice
Sun, 07/17/11 – 9:18
Catholic Guide to School Choice

The Spring 2011 edition of the Viewpoint newletter includes a Catholic’s guide to school choice and other information about the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference’s (PCC) legislative agenda.
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New law will allow birth certificates for stillborn babies
Fri, 07/15/11 – 13:47

“The love of a parent transcends death. Just because she died at birth doesn’t make her any less valuable,” said Joanne Cacciatore , a counselor, professor, and a mother of a stillborn daughter, in this …

State inspectors cite Allentown abortion clinic for violations
Tue, 07/12/11 – 12:12

How many examples of a lack of respect for women will we need before it is clear that abortion clinics should be regulated like other ambulatory surgical facilities? Lax, inconsistent standards allowed for the existence …

Pro-Life Legislation Moves through State Legislature
Wed, 07/6/11 – 8:08
Pro-Life Legislation Moves through State Legislature

The start of the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania legislative session saw movement on several pieces of pro-life legislation. Given the fact that Pennsylvania boasts a pro-life governor and a pro-life majority in the House and the Senate, …

School choice postponed until fall
Tue, 07/5/11 – 12:31
School choice postponed until fall

“Hurry up and wait.”
That is the sentiment of school choice supporters in Pennsylvania who are disappointed that the state legislature left for its summer recess on June 30 without passing school vouchers. Yet they are …

REACH statement on school vouchers
Fri, 07/1/11 – 13:09
REACH statement on school vouchers

The REACH Alliance issues a statement today regarding the status of school choice legislation in Pennsylvania.
“With the passage of the state budget, time has run out for school vouchers this session. While we are understandably …

Critical Vote on School Choice – Show Your Support
Wed, 06/29/11 – 8:56
Critical Vote on School Choice – Show Your Support

Headlines across the state this morning suggest that a deal could be in the works to pass school choice before the General Assembly breaks for the summer. Time is of the essence. A big push …

Senate Bill 732 Passed House Health Committee
Mon, 06/27/11 – 14:08

Both chambers of the legislature have been working to address the fact that current Pennsylvania law favors the abortion industry. We saw this stark reality in the “house of horrors” run by Dr. Kermit Gosnell …