Here is the current listing of the program and participants for the New England VOTF Conference in Worcester, MA on November 13, 2004. It’s a full day, and runs from 8:45 AM to 5 PM.

PLENARY SESSION

Toward Meaningful Church Renewal
Panelists: Jason Berry, Fr. Tom Doyle, Tom O’Neill, Gaile Pohlhaus, moderated by Jim Post

It’s Not History: The Survivors’ Perspective
Panelists: Sue Archibald, David Clohessy, Phil Saviano

Presentation of Priest of Integrity Award
Presentation by David Clohessy, and Fr. Tom Doyle. Acceptance by Fr. James Scahill

BREAKOUT SESSION 1

1A Holding Bishops Accountable: Do We Have the Data?
Jetta Bernier, Fr. Tom Doyle, Landa Mauriello-Vernon, Terry McKiernan

1B Finding a New Voice: Why Priests Are Organizing
Fr. Ron Bourgault, Fr. Robert Silva

1C Renewable Church: The Authors’ Perspective
Eileen Flynn, David Gibson, Paul Lakeland

1D Parish Closings: Rebellion in the Pews
Representatives of afflicted parishes reflect on preserving community.
Peter Borre, Jeannine Driscoll, Sharon Harrington, moderated by John Hynes.

1E Pathways to Our Third Goal: Structural Change
David Castaldi, Bill Dittrich, Mary Freeman

1F A Movement of Faith / A Faith Movement: VOTF and Its Emerging Lay Spirituality
Sr. Betsy Conway, Susan Troy

1G Parishes of the Future: Ground-Level View
E. Richard Fortunato, Deacon Mike Iwanowicz, Patricia Hayes

BREAKOUT SESSION 2

2A Holding Bishops Accountable: Do We Have a Prayer?
David Clohessy, Anne Barrett Doyle, Fr. Tom Doyle, Susan Gallagher, David Lewcon

2B Keeping Your Whole Parish Safe
Patricia Engdahl, Laura Failla Reilly, Deacon Anthony Rizzuto

2C Parish Voice Affiliates: Shifting Towards Renewal
VOTF National Office training staff describes lauded new program.

2D Understanding the Crisis: The Authors’ Perspective
Jason Berry, David France, Gerald Renner

2E Laity: The Steadfast Journey to Renewal
Fr. Bill Clark, David O’Brien

2F Survivors Talk About Healing. How Lay People Can Help (and Hurt).
Sue Archibald, Jeannie Cratty, Cynthia Desroisers, Peter Pollard

2G Parishes of the Future: Further Perspectives
Pamela Chapin, Frank Kartheiser, Kathleen Kautzer, Karin Martin

Tribute to Fr. Robert Bullock, Pastor, Sharon, MA

Closing Mass

Program Subject to Change. Participant statements are not necessarily endorsed by Voice of the Faithful, Inc.