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Tallahassee, Fla., Apr 10, 2013 \/ 04:04 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida says it is saddened that a former board member has become a Planned Parenthood lobbyist, noting that she had affirmed Catholic teaching in applying for the board.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe were appalled and equally saddened and disappointed to learn of her advocacy on behalf of Planned Parenthood, and want to reiterate Catholic Charities' absolute commitment to upholding Catholic teachings on abortion and other issues threatening the sanctity of human life,\u201d Mark Dufva, executive director of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, told CNA April 9.<\/p>\n

\tDufva said former board member Alisa Lapolt Snow underwent a vetting process that included a detailed application, checking personal references, an interview, and approval by the local bishop.<\/p>\n

\tThe process concluded with an orientation that Dufva said \u201cclearly explains Catholic social teaching on a number of issues, including abortion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cAt several times throughout the process, potential board members are asked if they have any conflicts with these teachings,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cAt no time during the process did Ms. Snow express any disagreement with the Church's teaching on these subjects, and she signed a board member agreement wherein she reiterated that understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tSnow sparked controversy last month during her appearance before a Florida State House committee as a lobbyist on behalf of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates.<\/p>\n

\tThe committee was considering a proposed bill to protect infants born alive during an abortion. A state legislator asked Snow what Planned Parenthood would want to happen to a baby born as a result of a botched abortion.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe believe that any decision that's made should be left up to the woman, her family, and the physician,\u201d she replied.<\/p>\n

\tThe Planned Parenthood Florida affiliates\u2019 alliance partially backed away from Snow\u2019s comments April 4, saying that it condemns physicians who do not follow the law or endanger a woman\u2019s or child\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

\tPlanned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the U.S. and is a frequent opponent of the Catholic Church on pro-life issues and matters of sexual morality.<\/p>\n

\tDufva noted that Snow resigned from the Catholic Charities affiliate\u2019s regional advisory board on January 21. He said her activities on behalf of Planned Parenthood began after she resigned.<\/p>\n

\tHe said members of the Catholic Charities\u2019 regional advisory board serve as \u201cambassadors\u201d for the organization and help raise funds to provide \u201cvital assistance\u201d to those who are vulnerable.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cAll of us at Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida are praying for Ms. Snow and are deeply saddened by this turn of events,\u201d Dufva said.<\/p>\n

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