CCUSA welcomes Supreme Court ruling to protect Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia

Foundational Services

June 17, 2021

Alexandria, Va. (June 17, 2021)–Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in favor of religious freedom in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia case.

Catholic Charities USA welcomes the court’s ruling today to protect Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia’s ability to serve people in need in a manner consistent with the Church’s faith and values. In their history, Catholic Charities agencies have enjoyed a cooperative partnership with government to work for the common good. Such cooperation has been predicated on valuing diverse perspectives and mutual respect. Hopefully we will continue to work together to serve all people with dignity and respect.

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), a member of Caritas Internationalis, is the national office for the Catholic Charities ministry nationwide. CCUSA’s members provide help and create hope for more than 15 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic background. Please visit www.catholiccharitiesusa.org for additional information.