‘Tis the season! With the political conventions underway and the November election just weeks away, it is almost impossible to avoid campaign activities. Catholics are encouraged to be informed and engaged with the political process. In the coming weeks, the dioceses and many p
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
This is part 4 of our 5-part series on commonly asked school choice questions. Read part 1, part 2 and part 3 here. 4. If Catholic schools accept voucher students, will they be able to maintain their Catholic identity? Will they have different admissions standards? Nothing in SB 1 lim
St. Thomas More was an enormously successful lawyer, diplomat, statesman and writer in the 16th century. This courageous saint was beheaded for standing up for his religious beliefs against the English rule. He lived – and gave his life – for the truth.
Read the responses of candidates for U.S. Senator and governor to PCC’s election questionnaire and the latest legislative update in the Fall 2010 edition of PCC’s Viewpoint newsletter. PLEASE NOTE: The most up-to-date election information is posted in the Faith & Polit
The staff of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sat down with the two candidates for U.S. Senator and the two candidates for Pennsylvania governor to discuss their positions on issues of concern to Catholics. As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates, th
As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to candidates for statewide office to give them the opportunity to make their positions known on
Read the responses of candidates for U.S. Senator and governor to PCC’s election questionnaire and the latest legislative update in the Spring 2010 edition of PCC’s Viewpoint newsletter. PLEASE NOTE: The most up-to-date election information is posted in the Faith & Pol
GENERAL ELECTION 2008 Know the Positions of the PA Auditor General Candidates As part of a statewide effort to educate people about candidates and their positions on issues important to Catholic voters, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) sent a questionnaire to candidates for