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September 30, 2004
Dear Friends,
I want to thank each and every one of you for the
opportunity I have been given to serve you in the work
we have all been called to do in the Voice of the Faithful
movement.
I have had the distinct honor of meeting hundreds
of you personally. I have also heard from thousands
of you on a regular basis, often in response to emails
you have received from me. Sometimes it has been to
tell us what we are doing right and other times it
has been to tell us what we can do better. But always,
it has been from someone who cares deeply enough about
the future of our Church that they are taking responsibility
for its future. All of you have inspired all of us
in the national organization.
From this experience, I have learned more about our
Church as a People of God and my faith than I could
have imagined when I took this position over two years
ago. Serving in this position has only strengthened
my faith in the Church. You are providing leadership
for the Church today by supporting survivors of clergy
sexual abuse, supporting our priests of integrity,
and creating the environment for meaningful lay involvement
in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church.
In embracing your responsibilities as lay Catholics,
you are bringing your faith into the world for the
betterment of our beloved Church and its mission.
I remain committed to the movement that Voice of the
Faithful represents and look forward to continuing
the work we are called to do. In an institution that
measures change in centuries, there is no doubt that
we have already made a difference in our young life
as an organization and that we continue to make one
today. There is a long road ahead but together by keeping
the faith, we will continue to change the Church.
Thank you for letting me serve you and … keep
up your inspiring work!
With gratitude and warm regards,
Steve Krueger
Executive Director
Voice of the Faithful
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