Faith-based organizations looking at impact of executive orders

By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org | twitter: @jenniferbrinker

Father Paul Spielman greeted Mary Ann Carmody after Mass at Our Lady of Life Apartments, part of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. Groups such as Cardinal Ritter and Catholic Charities are examining federal contracts in light of two executive orders that could affect how religious organizations provide services.

Executive orders signed by President Barack Obama could have a profound impact on the work of Catholic Charities of St. Louis and other faith-based organizations that receive federal funding.

The orders prohibit discrimination of employees on the basis of sex, which includes gender identity, transgender status and sex stereotypes. The other calls for a distinct separation between "explicit religious activity" and the delivery of services.

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