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VOTF Released New Survey Results
Voice of the Faithful released the results of a June e-survey of
their members that explored two questions:
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"What qualites do you think are important to have in a bishop?"
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"What is your assessment of the state of the crisis?"
Members who were surveyed responded at an overwhelming rate of
40%, and indicated that the top three qualities they were seeking
in their next bishop were:
- "willingness to work
cooperatively, respectfully, and with trust with laity and clergy"
- "integrity"
- "spiritual presence"
When asked whether they agreed or disagreed that "most of the damaging
news about clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has already
been disclosed," only 26% agreed. When asked if they believed that
"the bishop of my diocese is working to restore trust," just 31%
agreed. When asked if they believed that "Catholic bishops are genuinely
committed to cleaning up the clergy sexual abuse crisis," a scant
23% agreed. And when asked if they believed that "the Vatican is
genuinely committed to cleaning up the clergy sexual abuse crisis,"
a mere 11% agreed.
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