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Catholic Charities USA President Responds to the Administration's Announcement on Religious Liberty

Rev. Larry Snyder believes that this is a step in the right direction

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rev. Larry Snyder, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) responds to the Administration's announcement on religious freedom and believes this is a step in the right direction:

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"We are deeply appreciative that the Administration has recognized the importance of a religious organization's fidelity to their deeply held beliefs.

"This compromise enables Catholic Charities USA to not only continue to provide access to quality healthcare to its 70,000 employees and families across the country of many different faiths and backgrounds, but also guarantees the continued delivery of vital services to the more than 10 million people living in need across the country."

Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 10 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing.

SOURCE Catholic Charities USA