LETTERS to the Editor
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“I was both delighted and saddened to read Fr. Tony Ercolano's letter. Delighted because he has the courage to speak the truth to power, but saddened because he has left, if perhaps only temporarily (such is my hope). He is precisely the prophetic voice we need to encourage our own, and he is a priest we desperately want and need.

And thanks for being a strong advocate for our children, and a powerful voice of truth for our times.” Sister Joyce Gadoua, CSJ, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Waterford, NY 12188 or samsmaid@nycap.rr.com

“The more honest, outspoken priests we have, the more hope there is for our Church. Fr. Mac seemed to have proved it with the increased attendance. I am from the Boston area and have always been baffled by the lack of spoken truth from so many clergy, and good men at that. Is it fear? Of what?” Lois Wrightson

“ Thank you for publishing the words of priests expressing that they do not accept the lies and cover-ups, even that they are removing themselves from ministry. Unfortunately, when lay people speak these same words, it doesn't carry the same weight. Every time another priest speaks out in anguish over what has happened, it gives me hope.” former church employee

“I would like to paper my office wall with the words shared by priests and published in the Vineyard. Indeed, these provide the only hope I’ve had in decades for reform in our Church. I thank God for VOTF and for all who simply tell us the truth and/or go after it." Fretful in Albuquerque

“It occurs to me that if priests (whose livelihoods depend on bishops who lie) can speak out, so can the rest of us. Every Catholic in the country should work on and ask aloud ONE question of their priest AND bishop. It might be noisy but isn’t that how it (this Church) all started?” C. Allyson

“The idea that a Fr. Ercolano is driven to leave his ministry and Cardinal Law got a cushy promotion begs the question – do we who are the Church realize we have been turned on our heads? I, for one, have chosen to stand on my feet again. I look around and I know where I am NOT going. Until this Church gets back on track, I am practicing my faith with the Episcopals. They’re not perfect, either – but they have a shorter history of lies and deception. And I will continue to speak out against the crimes I see.”



In the Vineyard
November 3, 2005
Volume 4, Issue 15
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Witness in Washington

Interview with VOTF Phila. member Richard Taylor, author of a forthcoming book Love in Action

Review of The Priesthood of the Faithful – Key to a Living Church by Fr. Paul J. Philibert.

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