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The Importunate Advocate
Thursday, May 10, 2012 – 9:14
The Importunate Advocate

I read the Catechism of the Catholic Church with a dictionary close at hand. The section about prayer (CCC 2613) uses the word “importunate” to describe two parable characters:
The first, “the importunate friend,” invites us …

EITC Celebrates 11 Years
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 – 13:24
EITC Celebrates 11 Years

A birthday Rally was held at the Capitol building in Harrisburg today in support of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. EITC celebrates 11 years of granting school choice to over 40,000 students annually!
This …

Mark Your Calendar for EITC Birthday
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012 – 9:06
Mark Your Calendar for EITC Birthday

Mark your calendars for a special Birthday Rally in support of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. EITC celebrates 11 years of granting school choice to Pennsylvania students with a special event on the …

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 …

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 …

School Choice: The Time Is Now
Thursday, Jan 12, 2012 – 11:45
School Choice: The Time Is Now

The recent announcements of the Blue Ribbon Commission in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are truly painful.  As those of you who have been working to pass school choice know so well, vouchers and an increase to the …

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 …

School Choice: The Final Countdown
Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 – 9:25
School Choice: The Final Countdown

Our advocacy efforts are paying off! The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) has learned that a final vote on school choice that includes opportunity scholarships (vouchers) and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) …

School Choice Status Report
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 – 13:03
School Choice Status Report

According to Harrisburg insiders, the governor and high level legislative leaders confirmed that they are working on an education reform package, including vouchers and an EITC increase, which they believe can get to the governor’s …

A Scholarship By Any Other Name
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 – 14:05
A Scholarship By Any Other Name

Senate Bill 1 includes two kinds of scholarships that will allow students to attend a school of their choice – Opportunity Scholarships, or vouchers, and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships.