Below is a transcript of the House Labor Relations Committee Hearing held on August 18, 2008, along with much of the testimony from that day.
Testimony:
Dr. Robert J. O’Hara, Jr., Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
Dr. J. Brian Benestad, Professor of Theology at the University of Scranton
Nicholas Cafardi, Dean Emeritus and Chaired Professor of Legal Process and Procedure at Duquesne University Law School
Joseph Casciano, Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Scranton
John G. “Jack” Dean, Parent, Lawyer & Member of Board of Directors for Holy Redeemer School System, Wilkes-Barre
Mary E. Rochford, Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mike Young, Parent of children attending Scranton Diocese Catholic schools
Keystone Christian Education Association, Various Members
Dr. Robert L. Paserba, Superintendent for Catholic Schools, Diocese of Pittsburgh