Social Justice
PCHA Receives Papal Blessing
May 17, 2013
The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association has received a blessing from Pope Francis to mark its 50th anniversary year. It reads “His Holiness Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, PSF, President, and the Pennsylvania Cath
Continue Reading →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
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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
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PCHA and PCC Urge Consideration for Expanding Medicaid Eligibility
Apr 11, 2013
The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) issued this statement today urging the governor and the General Assembly to consider expanding Medicaid eligibility: The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and
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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Archbishop Soroka’s Pastoral Letter for Feast of the Annunciation
Mar 25, 2013
The Most Reverend Stefan Soroka, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, has issued a pastoral letter for the Feast of the Annunciation, which he termed the “pro-life feast day.” Metropolitan Stefan writes, From this feast, we also learn a basic t
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