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Resolved: Down Syndrome Lives Matter

Pennsylvania State Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) asked an important question, “What kind of society do we want to live in?” Sen. Martin believes we should live in a world where everyone, including individuals with Down syndrome, is respected and admired for the joy and contributi
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September 19, 2017
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abortion, anti-abortion, dignity, dignity of the human person, Down Snydrome, life, pro-life

Dignity Defined

As we ring in the New Year, there is a reason for hope in Pennsylvania – the number of abortions in the state decreased seven percent. The year-end report shows nearly 2,500 fewer abortions occurred in 2013 than in 2012. The total of 32,108 is the lowest number on record to date. Ther
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January 07, 2015
by Hill
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abortion, births, choose life, dignity, dignity of human person, human dignity, life, pro-life

Who Do We Hope to Be As a Nation? – USCCB Labor Day Statement 2013

Every human being enjoys a basic right to be respected, not because of any title, position, prestige, or accomplishment but first of all because we are created in the image and likeness of God. From an ethical and moral perspective we embrace the exhortation of St. Paul “to anti
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August 30, 2013
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dignity, labor day, poor, workers

Capital Punishment in Pennsylvania Explained

In the last four months, three men were scheduled to be executed – Terrance Williams, Hubert Michael and Mark Spotz. Last minute appeals delayed those cases, which are now pending before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and a federal appeals court. Decisions will be made about the
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January 02, 2013
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board of pardons, capital punishment, death penalty, dignity, execution, prolif

Loving Our Neighbors: Taking a Stand on Immigration Reform

The Catechism of the Catholic Church instructs, “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin” (CCC no. 2241).
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September 07, 2011
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dignity, family, illegal aliens, immigrants, immigration, immigration reform, migrants, undocumented workers, working families

‘Every human being possesses inherent dignity, regardless of his or her immigration status’

Mark Shea, Esq., Administrator of the Immigration Program at Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, testified before the House State Government Committee today regarding the impact “attrition through enforcement” has on immigrant families, particularl
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August 31, 2011
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dignity, family, house state government committee, immigrants, immigration, immigration reform, immigration testimony, migrants, undocumented workers, working families

What does the Church teach about abortion?

Senate Bill 3 is a legislative proposal that will clearly prohibit coverage of elective abortions in the taxpayer supported plans in the new insurance exchanges to be created by federal health care reform. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) supports this bill and is urging adv
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March 02, 2011
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abortion, abortion alternatives, bulletin inserts, dignity, pro-life, rachel's vineyard, real alternatives

Archdiocese of Philadelphia statement about abortion doctor criminal charges

Philadelphia’s District Attorney released a grand jury report this week detailing criminal charges against an abortionist and nine of his Philadelphia area clinic staff members. The charges include eight counts of murder: one a botched abortion of a 41 year old woman and seven b
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January 20, 2011
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abortion, abortionist, dignity, life, partial birth abortion, Philadelphia, pro-life, real alternatives

Bishops call for bipartisan action on health care reform that protects life

On the eve of the White House Health Care Summit, the U.S. Bishops urged Congressional leaders “to commit themselves to enacting genuine health care reform that will protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all.” In their February 24 letter to Congressional leadership, the
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February 24, 2010
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abortion, dignity, Health Care, health care reform, health insurance, healthcare, life, pro-life, USCCB

Do you consider yourself pro-choice or pro-life?

For the first time since 1995, more than half of Americans answered "pro-life" to that question; 42% answered "pro-choice." According to a May 2009 Gallup poll, this is the first time a majority of U.S. adults have identified themselves as pro-life since Gallup began asking this que
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May 15, 2009
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abortion, Americans, dignity, life, pro-choice, pro-life

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