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Keeping the “Catholic” in Catholic Healthcare

Sr. Clare Christi Schiefer, O.S.F., president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA), was recently profiled in Good News Magazine, a publication of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. In the interview, Sr. Clare Christi said, “Simply put, I advocate for a
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December 04, 2014
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Archbishop Cordileone Strongly Endorses State Marriage Defense Act

From the USCCB—Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, applauded the January 9 introduction of the bipartisan State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 (H.R. 3829) in the U.
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January 13, 2014
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Protest continues over Obamacare birth control mandate

Harrisburg’s ABC 27 news offered this coverage of the HHS mandate debate: abc27 WHTM
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January 08, 2014
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Citing “great moral urgency,” USCCB President calls upon House of Representatives to pass immigration reform legislation

In a November 7 letter addressed to Speaker of the House John Boehner, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, called upon members of the House of Representatives to address immigration reform legislation “as soon as possible, ideally
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November 12, 2013
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The Pro-Life Ministry of Lourdeshouse

From The Catholic Witness- For the women who seek safety, support and services at Lourdeshouse, the residence is a maternity home like no other. They see it not as a shelter, but as a home, where they receive case management, proper nutrition, parenting classes and transportation in a
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October 25, 2013
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Bishop Barres of Allentown Preaches at Diocese of Scranton Red Mass

The Diocese of Scranton celebrated its annual Red Mass on October 4, in the Cathedral of Saint Cathedral, Scranton. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, was the principal celebrant, and concelebrants included priests who have earned a degree in Canon
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October 07, 2013
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Are the Little Sisters of the Poor religious enough?

The government claims that the Little Sisters of the Poor aren’t religious enough for a religious exemption from the HHS mandate. Watch this video about their important ministry then send a message in support of religious liberty by clicking here.  
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September 27, 2013
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