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Bob Kaiser has asked: What does this mean? The following is a quote from my candidacy statement: "At Dan's request, I co-chair the American Catholic Council, a national collaborative initiative to define the national changes we want to see in our Church by becoming the change we want to see."

Bob, you are the star of flawless communication and have been published more times than most people dream possible!  read more »

  • By JanetHauter at 01/12/2010 - 11:19am

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I have not found VOTF national very helpful with our specific issues here in the Diocese of Yakima. We have needed help in bringing national attention to local problems which has not been forthcoming.SNAP has taken an active role in assisting our VOTF affiliate in exposing diocesan mis-behavior. How do candidates understand the relationship between the national office and local affiliates and how can the national office more effectively work with local affiliates to deal with specific issues?

I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps if we step back to look at the responsibilities of the National Office, we might both garner some perspective.  read more »

  • By JanetHauter at 01/12/2010 - 11:09am

Candidate Question

Question from Robert Fontana, Yakima, WA" How do I understand the relationship between the national office and local affiliates and how can the national office work more effectively with affiliates to deal with specific issues?

Dear Robert,

An important question. I see this as requiring an answer in two parts, from two different aspects:  read more »

  • By AnneSouthwood at 01/11/2010 - 6:23pm

Candidate Question

How do candidates understand the relationship between the national office and local affiliates and how can the national office more effectively work with local affiliates to deal with specific issues?

I would characterize the overall relationship between national and many VOTF affiliates as “detached.” In a perfect world, it should be one of mutual cooperation and support.  read more »

  • By KevinConnors at 01/10/2010 - 5:32pm

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Question: I have not found VOTF national very helpful with our specific issues here in the Diocese of Yakima. We have needed help in bringing national attention to local problems which has not been forthcoming.SNAP has taken an active role in assisting our VOTF affiliate in exposing diocesan mis-behavior. How do candidates understand the relationship between the national office and local affiliates and how can the national office more effectively work with local affiliates to deal with specific issues? Name: Robert Fontana Location: Yakima, WA

The national office has an overworked, underpaid staff member one of whose responsibilities is to be in touch with and help affiliates.  read more »

  • By GailePohlhaus at 01/09/2010 - 5:51pm

Candidate Question 8372

The question sent to the candidates is: I have not found VOTF national very helpful with our specific issues here in the Diocese of Yakima. We have needed help in bringing national attention to local problems which has not been forthcoming.SNAP has taken an active role in assisting our VOTF affiliate in exposing diocesan mis-behavior. How do candidates understand the relationship between the national office and local affiliates and how can the national office more effectively work with local affiliates to deal with specific issues?

Dear Robert: First of all, thank you for your sincere and key question for any national organization. Voice of the faithful national is aware of the obvious gap between itself and the affiliates.  read more »

  • By NickMazza at 01/09/2010 - 12:46pm
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