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"Thanks for your In the Vineyard September. I surely would have missed Msgr. Philip J. Murnion comments in NCR. But your quoting them is so right on. Also, your attitude of the Spirit being within VOTF and all we do. I feel that strongly - that God needs us to renew His/Her Church, Our Church. Many of us who are former Religious or Clergy may have been called to this new Ministry of change and reality for the Church of tomorrow. Thanks for all you do to help us keep together to do the work so needed. Peace." Nancy

"Just a word of encouragement from a member. You are doing a great job - keep it up - and keep expanding, worldwide. It is so much work, I know. I am grateful to all of you who 'run things.' I am involved vocally - writing emails to Cardinal Keeler quite often. I also let my pastor know my thoughts. He is very receptive." Ellen Young, Baltimore, MD

"Although VOTF has enjoyed a measure of success and some growth, it's ultimately doomed unless it is viewed as associated with desperately needed Church reform, and not simply with the abuse issue.

VOTF needs to aggressively address the core issue that threatens the Catholic Church, the virtual disappearance of priests.... VOTF needs the courage to act now. Otherwise, as the abuse issue recedes, so too will VOTF. David G. O'Brien, Mineola, New York

"I have come across many very hurt individuals who have been unjustly dismissed from jobs they loved in parishes and dioceses. This situation reveals a major problem, which is unrecognized in parish life. It not only applies to those on the payroll but many dedicated volunteers who are 'fired' when there is a change of management." Mary Louise

“I regret that I will be in Ireland on the day of your conference at Fordham University. However, I will be praying for the success of your endeavors and that all will be touched in the ways that they need to be touched and healed. God bless and strengthen you as you do the work of the Lord in changing our Church … its people.” Mary Flood

 

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In the Vineyard
October '03
Volume 2, Issue 11

Page One

National News

Survivor Support News

Jim Post in Arizona

Working Group Reports

Parish Voice News

Events, Opportunities & News

Letters to the Editor

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