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Urge Elected Officials to Stay at the Budget Negotiation Table

Key budget negotiations are underway. Pennsylvanians can encourage the General Assembly and Governor Wolf to negotiate and pass a budget. The organizations that do the important work of educating our children and serving Pennsylvanians who are vulnerable and at risk can wait no longer
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December 07, 2015
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Botched execution shows death penalty’s brutality, bishop says

Commenting on the April 29 bungled execution of a death row inmate at the state penitentiary, Oklahoma City’s archbishop has called for a reconsideration of capital punishment. “We certainly need to administer justice with due consideration for the victims of crime, but we must find a
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May 01, 2014
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U.S. Bishops Issue ‘Special Message’ on HHS Mandate at Conclusion of General Assembly

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a “Special Message” at the conclusion of their fall General Assembly, November 13, in Baltimore. USCCB regulations regarding statements and publications define a Special Message as a statement, only issued at general me
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November 14, 2013
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Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience

From the USCCB- Cardinal Dolan reaffirms commitment to oppose mandate, protect conscience Notes Church groups among first to provide health care in the nation Decries three-tiered approach: freedom for churches, less for ministries, nothing for faithful CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE IN
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September 17, 2013
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Are Vouchers Enough to Cover the Cost of Tuition?

We’ve already addressed some of the false arguments that are raised in the school choice debate:  academic accountability, services for special needs students, impact on the public school budget, and the benefits to those not living in failing school districts. Today, let’s look at an
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November 17, 2011
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‘God Has Given You a Mission,’ Archbishop Tells State Legislators in Harrisburg

By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness As the Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania gathered at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg Sept. 27 to concelebrate Mass for those who serve in public office, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia told Catholic elected officials that God has given the
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October 01, 2011
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