“The key goal of our plan was that our Diocese and our churches be places of profound respect and safety for all peoples especially the young and the vulnerable,” said Hagemoen in a letter released Wednesday to all parishes under the Diocese. “We wished to determine how our current policies and practices can be improved, particularly in our commitment to support those who come forward with allegations of abuse and serious misconduct. This work is extremely important and valued. Although, we have come a long way in our efforts, there is much more to do.” Hagemoen added that his heart is grieving in what could be the Catholic Church’s greatest disappointment and sin the violation and victimization by any member of the church, particularly by clergy members, of the young and vulnerable.
The number two official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that without consistent, long-term funding of public health, the U.S.
There seemed to be confusion around the public health agencies about whether the ban originated at the agency’s parent department, Health and Human Services, or inside the C.D.C. itself; and whether such a ban would apply beyond budget documents. The Food and Drug Administration was quick to note that it had gotten no such instruction. An agency spokeswoman, Jennifer Rodriguez, said, “We haven’t received, nor implemented, any directives with respect to the language used at F.D.A. to describe our policy or budget issues.” The National Institutes of Health referred inquiries to Health and Human Services.