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The bill for our failure to pass school choice over the past decade has come due
Friday, Jan 27, 2012 – 9:13
The bill for our failure to pass school choice over the past decade has come due

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, who also serves as Chairman of the PCC, wrote about the action necessary to pass school choice in his weekly column,
 
“In the coming week I’ll be writing every state senator …

PCC Legislative Update – Fall 2011
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 – 9:26
PCC Legislative Update – Fall 2011

The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) publishes its Viewpoint newsletter four times per year. This is the Legislative Update from the Fall 2011 issue.
The PCC supports the following legislation:

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 …

Bishop of Harrisburg: School Choice is a Social Justice Issue
Friday, Nov 4, 2011 – 8:45
Bishop of Harrisburg: School Choice is a Social Justice Issue

Bishop Joseph McFadden, the Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg and the President of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, penned an op-ed for the Harrisburg newspaper, The Patriot-News. He writes,

For parents, providing an education for their …

School Choice Rally!
Monday, Oct 31, 2011 – 10:23
School Choice Rally!

What do we want? SCHOOL CHOICE!
When do we want it? NOW!
This cheer will be ringing through the state capitol on Tuesday, November 15 as students, parents and members of the community gather to support school …

A Bright Future with School Choice
Friday, Oct 7, 2011 – 11:48
A Bright Future with School Choice

Students in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are all smiles in support of school choice. School choice legislation currently being considered in Harrisburg will create a voucher program and increase the successful Educational Improvement Tax …

School Choice is the Right Choice for Pennsylvania’s Families
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011 – 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

Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011 – 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?
Monday, Sep 19, 2011 – 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 …

Back-to-School: Vote For School Choice
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 – 15:53
Back-to-School: Vote For School Choice

The notebooks and supplies have been purchased and the uniforms pressed- school is back in session! The state legislature is considering school choice legislation that would give families the ability to determine which school best …