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More About Health Care Reform

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:58:52 GMT

On Capital Hill, our politicians are feverishly working towards hammering out a bill to overhaul the nation's health care system. We have to emphasize that as Catholics, we can not support a bill that has any provision that promotes or subsidizes elective abortions. Please use the links above to the left and call your local representative. Be polite, but be firm in explaining that you oppose a final bill which includes such provisions. Emails are great, but phone calls do seem to make more of an impact. This has nothing to do with political parties, or left vs right. It does have to do with right vs wrong - our utmost support for the dignity and respect for life at any stage. Please visit: http://www.usccb.org/healthcare/ for more information from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Health Care Reform Bill

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:49:30 GMT

My inbox has been getting crowded with emails regarding the health care bill. Of particular discussion at present has been its connection to abortion funding through subsidies and other shell games played with our tax dollars.

The Catholic Church is perfectly clear on this matter. Click here to read Cardinal Rigali's comments regarding Catholic members of congress and their support of health care reform.

There are some members that have stood up for pro-life principles. Click on this link to read about a Knight of Columbus in congress and his pro-life stand.

Sadly, there are those that are not as firm in their beliefs. Here's a link about a PA senator who has not risen to the challenge.

We must remain active and strong Catholics. Click here to open a list of senators and congressmen that you should call and express your beliefs that there should be no taxpayer funding of abortions whether direct or indirect.

Veterans Day 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:15 GMT

Up above, we posted a summary of the origin of Veterans Day. But we'd be remiss if we didn't specifically thank those in our council that served. To all our veterans, your service and sacrifice are appreciated more than we can ever express. We are grateful to have you in our council and humbled to call you "Brother Knights".

PA's Catholic Bishops and Health Care Reform

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:09:03 GMT

You can't turn on the news anymore without hearing the words 'heath care reform', followed by lots of conflicting information, yea's, nay's, cheers and jeers. It is an important topic as it affects everyone in our country medically and financially. Pennsylvania's Catholic Bishops recently discussed this hot topic. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference web site covered this story and you can see it by clicking here.

Cardinal Rigali Urges House Committee to Support Pro-Life Amendments to Health Care Reform Bill

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:01:27 GMT

While the debate over health care reform rages on (what is it, who gets it, who pays for it), Cardinal Rigali wrote on July 29 to the members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee urging them to amend “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act” (H.R. 3200) to retain longstanding government policies on abortion and conscience rights.

For more information and to read the full article, please click here.

Catholic Television Coverage of the 127th Supreme Convention

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:25:52 GMT

Three Catholic television networks and a Catholic satellite radio channel will be providing coverage of the opening day of the 2009 Knights of Columbus annual convention on Tuesday, August 4.

For all the details, click here.

Free Gift for Dads This Father's Day

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:44:27 GMT

Father's Day is Sunday June 21st. If you're a Dad, give yourself a free gift and visit www.fathersforgood.org. Fathers For Good is a wonderful website for dads that want to be better fathers and husbands. It's full of useful resources, tools, encouragement, and advice - all free! In today's modern culture, the role of dads is misunderstood and often mocked. The material in this website is the antidote to all that. It's also got whole sections on fathers and spirituality, challenges they face, why fathers are essential in today's world, and some stuff for moms too. Share it with your wife and she may see a different perspective on your role in the family. Share it with another dad you know and create a common bond. Share it for good.

Pennsylvania Catholic Conference

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:10:26 GMT

The PCC Institue for Public Policy website contains some great information regarding the Catholic perspective on public policy issues in the headlines. Go to www.pacatholic.org to access their material on education, religious liberty, health care and more! Please pass this website address on to your friends as they'll also find it informative. You can also subscribe to their email alerts and updates about legislative actions. Take a moment to also send the link on to your state rep and state senator. Let them know that these are the issues that are important to you as a constituent.