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“To Hell With You”, “Anybody But Catholics” and other Reactions to HHS Mandate

There has been much reaction to the recent HHS edict that will force Catholics to violate their conscience. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh wrote, “It is really hard to believe that it happened. It comes like a slap in the face. The Obama administration has just
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February 07, 2012
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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 providing a values-added education for AmericaR
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January 30, 2012
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Will School Choice Drain Resources from Public Schools?

Thousands of Catholic students attend public schools all over Pennsylvania. Supporting families in educating their children no matter where they go to school is part of our obligation to promote the common good. School choice should not be viewed as an “us v. them” debate between publ
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November 14, 2011
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Around the Commonwealth: School Choice in Pennsylvania

Governor Corbett has introduced school choice as his top priority for the fall. Yesterday, Senate Bill 1 passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for passage.  Send a message to your representative in support of school choice today! In light of this fast-pac
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October 27, 2011
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A Bright Future with School Choice

Students in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are all smiles in support of school choice. School choice legislation currently being considered in Harrisburg will create a voucher program and increase the successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to benefit students like the
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October 07, 2011
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The Culture of Life starts here

Helene Paharik, Director of the Department for Human Dignity in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, recently wrote about pro-life developments in Pennsylvania: Do you remember the Pennsylvania license plate slogan that read “America Starts Here?” It recalled that several key activities related
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August 16, 2011
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