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Organ Donation: A Noble Act of Charity

Organ donation is a beautiful act of charity and solidarity. One family’s generous decision in a time of unimaginable pain results in another family’s reason to hope. The Catholic Church has long viewed organ donation as a gratuitous gift, and many families have been touch
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May 16, 2016
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culture of life, House Bill 30, informed consent, organ donation, Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, Senate Bill 180

Support Bill for Working, Nursing Moms

In the month of May, our minds turn to mom. We celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8, and, within the Church, the entire month is dedicated to the mother of Jesus, Mary. That makes May the right time to support House Bill 1100, a proposal before the Pennsylvania legislature that would provi
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May 06, 2016
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breastfeeding, nursing, PCHA, Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, pope francis

PCHA President Honored with Servant Leadership Award

Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, OSF, president of the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, was recently honored with the Father Matthew Jankola Lifetime Commitment to Servant Leadership Award for Evangelization from the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Sister Michael Ann Orl
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December 11, 2015
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Catholic Health, PCHA, Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, servant leadership award, Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, sisters of saints cyril and methodius

In Pennsylvania: Catholic Health Care Services

This month the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) will feature tours of several member facilities of the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA). Filmed on location, the tours highlight the Gospel mission of Catholic health care and showcase the good work being done for people i
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September 01, 2015
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Pope Francis: We must not abandon the elderly

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday addressed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life, who are meeting in Rome for their General Assembly. In his remarks, the Holy Father spoke about the theme of the Assembly: “Assisting the elderly and palliative care.” Palliative care, he sa
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March 06, 2015
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elderly, end of life, human dignity, palliative care, Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, pope francis

New Members of the PCHA Board Elected

The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) enables the Catholic health care ministry to continue and strengthen its vital role as Christ’s healing presence in the communities served. PCHA provides a forum for communication and advocacy coordination within the Catholic health
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January 16, 2015
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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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PA Senate Recognizes PCHA

 On November 13, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the good work of the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and honoring its 50th anniversary. SR 267, sponsored by Senator Rafferty, reads in part, “Whereas, over 3 million Pennsylvani
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November 20, 2013
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Community benefits from Catholic health care in diocese

From the AD Times As the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the community benefit of Catholic health care – such as uncompensated care, care provided in the public interest and other outreach – is thriving in the Diocese of Allentown. Two
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October 04, 2013
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AD Times, Allentown Diocese, Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown, Catholic Health Initiatives, PCHA, Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, Pennsylvania Catholics Network, Sacred Heart Hospital Allentown, St. Joseph Medical Center Reading

PA House Recognizes PCHA

On June 18, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 367 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association. HR 367, sponsored by Representative Gene DiGirolamo (Bucks County), reads in part, “The Pennsylvania Catholic Health
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June 19, 2013
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