Press Releases
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Faithful Revolution: How Voice of the Faithful Is Changing the Church
This new book by Tricia Colleen Bruce, an assistant professor of sociology at Maryville College in Tennessee, resulted from three years of research with Voice of the Faithful members across the country during VOTF’s early years. Prof. Bruce presented her work to VOTF Winchester, Massachusetts, on April 25, and talked to VOTF New York City…
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National Statement — Catholic League Misses the Point in Philadelphia
NEWTON, Mass., Apr. 27, 2011 – On most occasions the Catholic reform organization Voice of the Faithful does not respond to misrepresentations about its mission, goals and actions. However, when such distortions potentially could endanger innocent children, we have a moral obligation to speak out. Recently, the Catholic League sent a letter to all priests…
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National Statement – Voice of the Faithful Finds Vatican’s Rigali Appointment Disgraceful
NEWTON, Mass., April 211, 2011 – Voice of the Faithful, the worldwide organization working for Roman Catholic Church reform, views as disgraceful the Vatican’s recent appointment of Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia, as special envoy to the bicentennial celebration of the birth of St. John Nepomuceno Neumann taking place in Prachatitz, Czech Republic, on…
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News Release – Philadelphia Scandal Shows Bishop’s Child Protection Charter Lacks Teeth
Voice of the Faithful says USCCB Dallas Charter must change; makes specific recommendations NEWTON, Mass., Apr. 15, 2011 – In light of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s expanding clergy child sexual abuse scandal, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops must significantly improve the effectiveness of its Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People,…
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American Catholic Council Calls for Day of Prayer & Fasting, April 15
NEWTON, Mass., March 30, 2011 – American Catholic Council today called upon Catholics across the United States to set aside a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, April 15, for the renewal of the promises of the Holy Spirit in the Second Vatican Council. ACC is in the final stages of planning a national…
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Voice of the Faithful Contributes to Extension of Virginia Statute of Limitations
NEWTON, Mass., Mar. 28, 2011 – An extension of Virginia’s sex abuse statute of limitations became law today with Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature. Voice of the Faithful, the 35,000-strong international organization formed in response to Roman Catholic Clergy child sexual abuse, provided input as lawmakers debated the bill. VOTF board member William R. Casey of…
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Voice of the Faithful Greater Philadelphia Recognizes Sister Maureen Turlish for her Work for Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims
NEWTON, Mass., March 25, 2011 – Voice of the Faithful Greater Philadelphia earlier the month recognized Sister Maureen Paul Turlish of New Castle, Del., a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, author, educator and clergy sexual abuse victim advocate, for her work for clergy sexual abuse victims. She received her accolades during VOTFGP’s annual spring…
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US Conference of Catholic Bishops President Must Investigate Child Sexual Abuse in Philadelphia & Dioceses Nationwide
Voice of the Faithful National StatementNEWTON, Mass., March 15, 2011 – The clergy child sexual abuse scandal in Philadelphia and, by implication nationwide, must be investigated by Archbishop Timothy Dolan, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops president, according to the worldwide church reform group Voice of the Faithful. Bishops are not following the conference’s guidelines…
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National Statement — Voice of the Faithful Challenges U.S. Bishops to Follow Martin & O’Malley’s Lead
NEWTON, Mass., Mar. 2, 2011 – Voice of the Faithful, the worldwide organization working for Roman Catholic Church reform, challenges U.S. bishops to follow the example of Irish Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Cardinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, who led a “Liturgy of Lament and Repentance,” Feb. 20, in St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland. Lengthy…
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News Release — Three Women Share $15,500 in Second Round of Voice of the Faithful Emily & Rosemary Fund Grants
NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2011 – Three women who reported losing employment because of discrimination are sharing $15,500 in awards from the second round of grants from the Voice of the Faithful’s Emily & Rosemary Fund for Women in the Church. The recipients are Paula Beaton of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cathy Roldan of Vista, Calif.,…