Affirmative_Action_Policy_-_6.23.25__1_.pdf
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This document is an Affirmative Action Policy for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, a religious organization located in Cleveland, Ohio. The policy outlines the diocese's commitment to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities, affirming its stance in alignment with Catholic Church teachings on human dignity and in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
The policy details the diocese's approach to recruitment and employment, emphasizing that it welcomes applications from individuals who can support the mission of the Catholic Church, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. The document specifically notes that while the diocese strives for a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for minorities, women, and disabled persons, membership in the Catholic Church may be required for certain positions as allowed by law. The policy provides contact information for Patricia Baszuk, Director of Human Resources, for anyone with discrimination complaints, and includes a caveat that nothing in the policy will require the diocese to act contrary to its religious beliefs and organizational rights.
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
As a Catholic institution, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is committed to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred, that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
In accordance with the Church’s teachings on human dignity, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland opposes all unjust discrimination in any form, whether against its employees, prospective employees, or those it serves.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is committed to complying with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, subject to all rights afforded to churches and religious institutions, including without limitation those rights afforded in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and Section 7, Article I of the Ohio Constitution.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland welcomes and encourages employment applications from any person who is able and willing to support the mission of the Catholic Church and of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, regardless of such person’s race, color, religion (except to the extent membership in the Catholic Church is required, as allowed by law), sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or other class protected by applicable law.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will make a good faith effort to recruit a diverse class of employees and provide equal opportunity for minorities, women, and disabled persons.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will utilize procedures, processes, and techniques in its recruitment of prospective employees that are fair to all applicants regardless of their status or their inclusion in any class protected by law, subject to the rights afforded the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland as a church and religious organization.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will not unlawfully deny any employee fringe benefits, and/or opportunities for promotion based on such employee’s inclusion in any class protected by law.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will not unlawfully discipline an employee based on the employee’s inclusion in any class protected by law.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland takes complaints of discrimination seriously and encourages anyone with such a complaint to contact:
Patricia Baszuk Director of Human Resources Catholic Diocese of Cleveland 1404 East Ninth St.
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525, ext. 3930 pbaszuk@dioceseofcleveland.org
Nothing in this policy shall require the Diocese to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or diminish its rights as a religious organization.
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