Press Releases
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After six years, VOTF review shows some bishops clearly committed to financial transparency
BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 30, 2022 ― The 2022 Voice of the Faithful diocesan financial transparency report is the organization’s sixth such annual review, and the report shows some bishops are clearly committed to financial transparency. Others, not so much. This year, the overall average U.S. diocesan transparency score increased from 69% in 2021 to 70% […]
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Voice of the Faithful commends New York attorney general for Buffalo Diocese oversight
BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 27, 2022―Voice of the Faithful, which has worked for 20 years to reform Catholic Church governance that causes and abets clergy sexual abuse of minors, commends New York Attorney General Letitia James for forcing government oversight of areas of the Buffalo Diocese’s operations dealing with clergy abuse allegations. On Oct. 25, the […]
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Voice of the Faithful commemorates 20 years of keeping the faith, changing the Church
BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022―Voice of the Faithful commemorates 20 years of keeping the faith, changing the church on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, for an event aptly named “VOTF’s 20th Year Commemoration: 20 Years of Keeping the Faith, Changing the Church.” VOTF’s friends and supporters will gather to pray, learn, plan, and socialize as a […]
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Voice of the Faithful marks 20 years of keeping the faith, changing the Church with commemoration event
BOSTON, Mass., July 15, 2022―Voice of the Faithful commemorates 20 years of keeping the faith, changing the church on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, for an event aptly named “VOTF’s 20th Year Commemoration: 20 Years of Keeping the Faith, Changing the Church.” VOTF’s friends and supporters will gather to pray, learn, plan, and socialize as a […]
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You Can Now Register for VOTF Synod on Synodality Input Sessions for April & May
Boston, Mass., Apr. 5, 2022― Voice of the Faithful has scheduled additional input sessions for the Synod on Synodality for April & May. The Synod is the most significant opportunity ever for the Church’s laity to influence the future of the Church. Anyone interested may note the following points and then register for one Set […]
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Voice of the Faithful presents “Conversations on Synodality with Vatican Commission Experts”
BOSTON, Mass., Apr. 6, 2022― Voice of the Faithful is presenting a webinar, “Conversations on Synodality with Vatican Commission Experts,” on April 20 as one of the events marking its 20th anniversary in 2022. The synod theological commission members featured on the webinar are Rafael Luciani and Kristin Colberg. The theological commission comprises 25 experts […]
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You Can Now Register for Round Two of VOTF’s Synod on Synodality Input Sessions
BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 15, 2022― Voice of the Faithful has scheduled our next input sessions for the Synod on Synodality, the most significant opportunity ever for the Church’s laity to influence the future of the Church. See the schedule below, and please note: Every Set in every Round has two sessions, and each of those […]
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Voice of the Faithful schedules first of many Synod on Synodality input sessions
BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 19, 2022―Roman Catholics worldwide embarked in October 2021 on a two-year synodal journey, and Voice of the Faithful, an international organization committed to raising lay voices in governing and guiding the Church, has scheduled the first of many Synod on Synodality input sessions. The Synod, called “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, […]
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Voice of the Faithful offers path for input into Synod 2021-2023
BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 6, 2022―Roman Catholics worldwide have embarked on a two-year journey together along a path called “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” The Synod provides the most significant opportunity ever for the Church’s laity to influence the future of the Church. Appropriately for an organization whose mission calls for Spirit-led voices […]
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Fifth annual financial transparency report shows progress, but improvement needed
This year marks five years that Voice of the Faithful has reviewed annually all U.S. Catholic dioceses’ online financial transparency. Over the past five years, according to VOTF reviewers, overall diocesan transparency scores have increased, and some dioceses have achieved considerable success, but much work remains to be done. Click here to read “Measuring and […]