Press Releases
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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., […]
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News Release — Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Debate Gets Voice of the Faithful Input
NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 4, 2011 – Virginia’s sex abuse statute of limitations law is being revised, and Voice of the Faithful, the 30,000-strong international organization formed in response to Roman Catholic Clergy sexual abuse of children, has provided input into that debate. VOTF board member William R. Casey of Alexandria, Va., wrote a statement presenting […]
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News Release — Voice of the Faithful Forms Advisory Council
NEWTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2011 – Voice of the Faithful, the international organization of more than 35,000 Roman Catholics committed to church reform, has formed its first advisory council. “Nearly a decade old, VOTF is at the point where input from highly regarded experts in areas like theology and church history can help the organization […]
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News Release — New Clergy Sexual Abuse Revelations Prompt VOTF to Reaffirm Its 10 Steps to Resolve Scandal
NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 21, 2010 – Fresh, seemingly daily, revelations of clergy sexual abuse continue roiling the worldwide Roman Catholic Church and have prompted Voice of the Faithful (https://www.votf.org) to reaffirm its 10-step program to help resolve the scandal and institute church reforms. Two recent revelations in particular demonstrate the scandal’s broad extent and underscore […]
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News Release — Hundreds of Voice of the Faithful Members Light Virtual Candles
NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 16, 2010 – Hundreds of Voice of the Faithful members recently posted prayers like these on the lay Roman Catholic reform organization’s website— “Help me look at the world in the light of Your love…” “I pray in thanksgiving for the gifts of a wonderful marriage, creative work, good health and wonderful […]