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Articles tagged with: Pennsylvania

Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 – 12:26
Death Penalty: Perpetuating Violence in Society

Two hundred and five Pennsylvanians currently sit on death row.
In Pennsylvania, even though hundreds of people have been sentenced to death, only three people – those who waived their right to appeal – have been …

Foreclosures Up Sharply, PCC Urges Restoration of Mortgage Assistance Program
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012 – 13:16
Foreclosures Up Sharply, PCC Urges Restoration of Mortgage Assistance Program

When the economy turns down, foreclosures on homes go up. Reports last week in the Central Penn Business Journal and the Philadelphia Inquirer show that Pennsylvania is not exempt.
Many Pennsylvanians are finding it difficult to …

TAKE ACTION: HHS Mandate
Friday, Mar 2, 2012 – 9:21
TAKE ACTION: HHS Mandate

SEND A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY HERE.
On February 10, the Obama Administration announced some adjustments to the HHS mandate in an attempt to assuage the valid concerns raised by hundreds of …

Take Action: School Choice
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 – 17:18
Take Action: School Choice

Click here to send a message in support of school choice.
School choice legislation that includes both a voucher program and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), would help to keep your school …

“To Hell With You”, “Anybody But Catholics” and other Reactions to HHS Mandate
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 – 10:00

There has been much reaction to the recent HHS edict that will force Catholics to violate their conscience.
Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh wrote, “It is really hard to believe that it …

Faith. Academics. Service. Let’s Celebrate Our Catholic Schools
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 – 10:05
Faith. Academics. Service. Let’s Celebrate Our Catholic Schools

This week, Catholic schools across the nation and in Pennsylvania are celebrating National Catholic School Week.  This one-week observance is an annual celebration of the important role that Catholic schools across the country play in …

Marching for Life? Three Ways to Pass Time on the Bus
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 – 15:54

On Monday, tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians will head to Washington, DC for the 29th annual March for Life, marking the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.
How will you spend your bus ride? Here are three …

Say YES to a Woman’s Right to Know
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 – 12:59
Say YES to a Woman’s Right to Know

The Women’s Right to Know Act (HB 1077), introduced in the Pennsylvania House, would give women the right to view an ultrasound of their babies. Women in Pennsylvania are not currently given this right, even …

A Footprint of Faith: The Catholic Church in Pennsylvania
Monday, Jan 9, 2012 – 16:53
A Footprint of Faith: The Catholic Church in Pennsylvania

Catholics have been living and worshipping in Pennsylvania since William Penn launched his “Holy Experiment” here in the 18th century. Every small town and large city bears the influence of Catholic culture. Cathedral spires are …

December Update on School Choice and Pro Life Legislation
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 – 14:11

The last weeks of session in the Pennsylvania Legislature saw much activity on the issues of concern to Pennsylvania’s Catholics. We offer our sincere thanks for your efforts this year, and we offer an update …