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State Leaders React to Passing of Bishop McFadden

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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May 03, 2013
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Bishop McFadden: Tireless Advocate in the Public Square

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
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May 02, 2013
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Death of Bishop McFadden

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
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May 02, 2013
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PA Bishops React to Pope Francis

Here is a round up of the Pennsylvania Bishops’ reactions to Pope Francis. Click on the links to read their statements in full. Archbishop Chaput of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said, ” I first met our new Holy Father at Rome’s 1997 Synod for America, and still ha
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March 14, 2013
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Fortnight for Freedom Wrap Up

The Fortnight for Freedom ended yesterday with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Philadelphia Archbishop (and PCC Chairman) Charles Chaput preached the homily at the Mass. You can watch the homily here or read the full text here. In part, he sai
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July 05, 2012
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Where will these people turn?

Bishop Joseph McFadden, who serves as Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg and PCC President, wrote an op-ed in today’s Patriot News about concern for the poor in the state budget. Here is an excerpt: Catholic Charities, which serves people of all faiths and of no faith, recently
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June 08, 2012
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Bishops Call Day of Prayer, Fasting, Abstinence for Religious Liberty

The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania have called for Friday, March 30, 2012, to be a day of prayer, fasting and abstinence for religious liberty. Click here to send a message in support of religious liberty. Below is their letter to the faithful:     Brothers and Sisters in
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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 children is a moral obligation. When we l
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November 04, 2011
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Harrisburg Bishop McFadden elected to chair national education committee

Congratulations to Bishop Joseph McFadden of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who was elected chair the Committee on Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
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November 18, 2010
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PCC welcomes new president

Upon his installation as the 10th Bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden assumes the role of president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Administrative Board.
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August 19, 2010
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