"Principles of the Church's Social Doctrine"

A short time ago, I phoned the office of Representative Darryl Metcalfe, who chairs the Pennsylvania House's State Government Committee. Metcalfe's office confirmed that a committee vote on HB 1434, the Pennsylvania Marriage Protection Amendment, has been indefinitely delayed.

The delay on HB 1434 appears to coincide with a well-organized protest by marriage opponents. Why did the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference not organize a similar effort, at the very least? With respect to marriage concerns, it appears that the web site has not been updated since November 1! The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference appears to be - at least with respect to this issue - enjoying a good sleep....

May I respectfully request that you advise the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference of the urgency of their attention to HB 1434?

As per Chapter 4 of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church,

• “The permanent principles of the Church's social doctrine constitute the very heart of Catholic social teaching. These are the principles of:
  
  
  
  the dignity of the human person, ...which is the foundation of all the other principles & content of the Church's social doctrine;
  the common good;
  subsidiarity; and
  solidarity....
  
  "It is impossible to promote the dignity of the person without showing concern for the family, groups, associations, local territorial realities; in short, for that aggregate of economic, social, cultural, sports-oriented, recreational, professional and political expressions to which people spontaneously give life and which make it possible for them to achieve effective social growth"

The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
Part One
Chapter 1, God's Plan of Love for Humanity
Chapter 2, The Church's Mission & Social Doctrine
Chapter 3, The Human Person and Human Rights
Chapter 4, Principles of the Church's Social Doctrine

Part Two
Chapter 5, The Family, the Vital Cell of Society
Chapter 6, Human Work
Chapter 7, Economic Life
Chapter 8, Political Community
Chapter 9, The International Community
Chapter 10, Safeguarding the Environment
Chapter 11, The Promotion of Peace

Part Three
Chapter 12, Social Doctrine & Ecclesial Action

Conclusion, For a Civilization of Love