Out of the 250 grantees for 2009, were any groups found non-compliant?
Out of 250 grantees in 2009, CCHD investigated allegations against and defunded three groups. One group, found to support abortion, had already been de-funded. In the other two cases, the groups had taken actions in conflict with CCHD’s guidelines after they accepted CCHD funds. Without the knowledge of the local diocese or CCHD, they produced voter guides that took positions on referenda opposed to Catholic teaching on same-sex marriage and, in one case, on parental notification and abortion. As soon as these facts were confirmed, and in consultation with the local diocese, the groups were de-funded, and all funds were returned. CCHD investigated charges against other groups, and in consultation with the dioceses in question, found allegations to be inaccurate, or based on a misunderstanding.
