Religious Liberty
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
Continue Reading →Pro Life Bill Passes House, Heads to Senate
Apr 23, 2013
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) specifically permits states to prohibit insurance providers that participate in the exchange from covering elective abortions. Governor Corbett has indicated that Pennsylvania will not create its own exchange. Therefore, to assure
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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 →PA House Passes Resolution Celebrating Election of Pope Francis
Apr 11, 2013
The PA House of Representatives has unanimously passed a resolution to celebrate the election of Pope Francis. In part, the resolution reads, “Former Bishop of Pittsburgh, now Cardinal and Archbishop of Washington DC, Cardinal Donald Wuerl has described Pope Francis as a man who is ‘v
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Ruling that Lifts Age Limits on Emergency Contraceptives Should Be Overturned
Apr 05, 2013
The following statement regarding decision to lift age limits on purchase of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives comes from Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro Life Activities: A federal district judge in New York has orde
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USCCB Says Administration Mandate Violates First Amendment Freedoms Of Religious Organizations And Others
Mar 22, 2013
WASHINGTON— The general counsel of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states that the current proposed revisions of the Obama Administration’s contraceptive mandate are “an unprecedented …violation of religious liberty by the federal government” and must be changed. SEND A MESSAG
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