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What do you think of shedding the present system of supporting the clergy, perfected and utterly abused during medieval times until today, and establishing rigorous reform of the seminary system to produce a fully economically independent Clergy?

Response by Kevin Connors read more »

By KevinConnors at 02/19/2010 - 2:46pm

Candidate Question

Full time economic support of the Clergy is generally related to the early structural system of taxation of the faithful within the church via parishes, dioceses, metropolitans, etc. to the Pope. Each level profitted as each type of benefice functioned well, mainly through fear of personalloss. Societal structures have obviously /changed, however, and literacy/ freedom is generally universalized thus removing a major reason for such Ecclesiastical control over the masses of Christians. What do you think of shedding this present system, perfected and utterly abused during Medieval times until today, and establishing rigorous reform of the seminary system to produce a fully economically independent Clergy?

Dear Mr. Allen: read more »

By NickMazza at 02/19/2010 - 12:59pm

Candidate Question

A member from NY asked Dan Bartley and Kevin Connors the following questions: Can you provide VOTF members with three things: 1. An explanation of the events leading up to the financial crisis last summer. 2. A list of all the specific steps you have taken to ensure that such a crisis is less likely to occur in the future. 3. Additional actions, including minimum annual contributions per member, that VOTF members must take to place VOTF on a sustainable financial foundation for long-term growth. Thank you.

Thank you for those important questions regarding VOTF’s financial condition as they get to the very heart of VOTF’s long-term viability as an organization. read more »

By DanBartley at 02/17/2010 - 9:55am

Candidate Question 9096

This question is directed to Dan Bartley as president and Kevin Connors as treasurer. Can you provide VOTF members with three things? 1. An explanation of the events leading up to the financial crisis last summer. 2. A list of all the specific steps you have taken to ensure that such a crisis is less likely to occur in the future. 3. Additional actions, including minimum annual contributions per member that VOTF members must take to place VOTF on a sustainable financial foundation for long-term growth. Thank you.

1.BACKGROUND ON THE CRISIS - The early years of VOTF were “heady.” Revenues flowed in essentially from quarterly snail mail membership appeals. read more »

By KevinConnors at 02/14/2010 - 2:52am

Candidate Question

Anonymous Question: I've been involved in VOTF since July 2002. I was a member of the initial board of VOTF-BPT. I'd like to know more about the American Catholic Council with a view to possibly contibuting my talents in some way.

Oh my, I am so very glad you asked. read more »

By JanetHauter at 02/01/2010 - 4:09pm

Candidate Question

Name: Frank Pasquariello Location: Whitehouse Sation, NJ Question: Gaile, Can you please define what you meant by corporativeness. I sense you are making a point which escapes me. Thank you in advance for your reply. Frank Pasquariello

By “corporativeness” I mean a mindset that puts the good of the organization above the good of the individual. In its extreme it leads to cover ups and no accountability.
Gaile M. Pohlhaus

By GailePohlhaus at 01/26/2010 - 10:39am

Candidate Question

Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, should the Church welcome back it's own married priests?

Jim, My answer is ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!As a former seminarian and an individual who tried to live the celibate life, I have experienced the injustice of mandatory celibacy. read more »

By NickMazza at 01/18/2010 - 11:10pm

Candidate Question

Question from Jim in CT: Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, should the Church welcome back its own married priests?

A timely question, Jim: read more »

By AnneSouthwood at 01/18/2010 - 7:01pm

Candidate Question 8535

Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Question: Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, shoule the Church welcome back it's own married priests?

The UNIVERSAL CHURCH REFORM platform suggests working with the supporting priests of integraty working group to help reinstate married priests in the RCC. read more »

By GailePohlhaus at 01/18/2010 - 2:47pm

Candidate Question

Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and they're married priests, should the Church welcome back it's own married priests?

Thank you for this question. We know all too well that the Church works on "Church time" which is slower than the average American's patience level. read more »

By JanetHauter at 01/17/2010 - 12:27pm

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	Q & A with national officer election candidates 2010 National Election Candidates Submit a Candidate Question 1/13/2010 Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Bulletins 1/20/2010 Secretary and Treasurer Candidate Bulletins Candidate Question What do you think of shedding the present system of supporting the clergy, perfected and utterly abused during medieval times until today, and establishing rigorous reform of the seminary system to produce a fully economically independent Clergy? Response by Kevin Connors read more » By KevinConnors at 02/19/2010 - 2:46pm Candidate Question Full time economic support of the Clergy is generally related to the early structural system of taxation of the faithful within the church via parishes, dioceses, metropolitans, etc. to the Pope. Each level profitted as each type of benefice functioned well, mainly through fear of personalloss. Societal structures have obviously /changed, however, and literacy/ freedom is generally universalized thus removing a major reason for such Ecclesiastical control over the masses of Christians. What do you think of shedding this present system, perfected and utterly abused during Medieval times until today, and establishing rigorous reform of the seminary system to produce a fully economically independent Clergy? Dear Mr. Allen: read more » By NickMazza at 02/19/2010 - 12:59pm Candidate Question A member from NY asked Dan Bartley and Kevin Connors the following questions: Can you provide VOTF members with three things: 1. An explanation of the events leading up to the financial crisis last summer. 2. A list of all the specific steps you have taken to ensure that such a crisis is less likely to occur in the future. 3. Additional actions, including minimum annual contributions per member, that VOTF members must take to place VOTF on a sustainable financial foundation for long-term growth. Thank you. Thank you for those important questions regarding VOTF’s financial condition as they get to the very heart of VOTF’s long-term viability as an organization. read more » By DanBartley at 02/17/2010 - 9:55am Candidate Question 9096 This question is directed to Dan Bartley as president and Kevin Connors as treasurer. Can you provide VOTF members with three things? 1. An explanation of the events leading up to the financial crisis last summer. 2. A list of all the specific steps you have taken to ensure that such a crisis is less likely to occur in the future. 3. Additional actions, including minimum annual contributions per member that VOTF members must take to place VOTF on a sustainable financial foundation for long-term growth. Thank you. 1.BACKGROUND ON THE CRISIS - The early years of VOTF were “heady.” Revenues flowed in essentially from quarterly snail mail membership appeals. read more » By KevinConnors at 02/14/2010 - 2:52am Candidate Question Anonymous Question: I've been involved in VOTF since July 2002. I was a member of the initial board of VOTF-BPT. I'd like to know more about the American Catholic Council with a view to possibly contibuting my talents in some way. Oh my, I am so very glad you asked. read more » By JanetHauter at 02/01/2010 - 4:09pm Candidate Question Name: Frank Pasquariello Location: Whitehouse Sation, NJ Question: Gaile, Can you please define what you meant by corporativeness. I sense you are making a point which escapes me. Thank you in advance for your reply. Frank Pasquariello By “corporativeness” I mean a mindset that puts the good of the organization above the good of the individual. In its extreme it leads to cover ups and no accountability. Gaile M. Pohlhaus By GailePohlhaus at 01/26/2010 - 10:39am Candidate Question Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, should the Church welcome back it's own married priests? Jim, My answer is ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!As a former seminarian and an individual who tried to live the celibate life, I have experienced the injustice of mandatory celibacy. read more » By NickMazza at 01/18/2010 - 11:10pm Candidate Question Question from Jim in CT: Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, should the Church welcome back its own married priests? A timely question, Jim: read more » By AnneSouthwood at 01/18/2010 - 7:01pm Candidate Question 8535 Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Question: Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and their married priests, shoule the Church welcome back it's own married priests? The UNIVERSAL CHURCH REFORM platform suggests working with the supporting priests of integraty working group to help reinstate married priests in the RCC. read more » By GailePohlhaus at 01/18/2010 - 2:47pm Candidate Question Now that the Church has welcomed Anglicans and they're married priests, should the Church welcome back it's own married priests? Thank you for this question. We know all too well that the Church works on "Church time" which is slower than the average American's patience level. read more » By JanetHauter at 01/17/2010 - 12:27pm 12next ›last »	VOTF™ Mission Statement To provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Our Goals To support survivors of clergy sexual abuse To support priests of integrity To shape structural change within the Catholic Church.

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