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Affiliate NewsNews from VOTF New Hampshire Greater Philadelphia VOTF Recognizes Sr. Maureen Turlish Here’s a description of her remarks. VOTF Ireland VOTF Boston: Can the Church Keep Its Young People?Submitted by Anne Southwood VOTF Boston Area Council sponsored a 3/29 talk at St. James in Wellesley MA by Sister Nancy Corcoran CSJ, a chaplain at Wellesley College. Her topic: “Can the Church Keep Its Young People?" This is a favorite Corcoran subject, and also a topic of real concern to metro-West Catholics. Not surprisingly, after listening to heartfelt floor conversations of concerned parents and grandparents, “love them: remains the Corcoran bottom line. Here are more thoughts from Sr. Corcoran. Site SeeingA New York Times editorial asks, Where is zero tolerance? And how many more Philadelphia’s are out there? Did Jesuits ignore abuse too? Sr. Elizabeth Johnson’s book Quest for the Living God criticized by the Committee on Doctrine of the U.S. bishops’ conference who believe she reaches conclusions that are “theologically unacceptable.” Sr. Elizabeth replied that perhaps the committee should have spoken to her first, or at least told her they were investigating the book. As a result of their failure to do so, she said, the committee “radically misinterprets what I think, and what I in fact wrote.” Other theologians noted that the Committee on Doctrine had failed to follow its own guidelines in criticizing Johnson’s book—a charge the committee’s spokesperson acknowledged was true but claimed resulted from the need for haste. He also acknowledged that the committee had been meeting for one year about the book: Maryknoll priest Father Bourgeois must publicly recant his support for women becoming priests or be laicized. Philadelphia’s fall raises questions elsewhere Suspensions force bishops to reassess rule changes Bishops divided over Philadelphia CalendarFaith Formation Adult Education presentation at St. Pius V Lower Church Hall, Sunday April 10, 2011. Rev. Michael A. Fahey, S.J., Boston College, will speak on Catholicism’s Commitment to Christian Church Unity on Sunday, April 10, 2011, 7:00-9:00 P.M. at St. Pius V Church, Lower Church Hall in Lynn. Ecumenism has played an important role for Catholics especially since Vatican II. Fr. Fahey studied at the University of Tubingen, Germany where his professors included both Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, and Hans Kung. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. Donations are always welcomed! Dr. Nicholas Mazza to speak in Norwalk, CT Dr. Mazza will present 10 views of a vibrant Catholic Church and will update the audience on the most recent developments of VOTF’s Universal Church Reform initiative. His 7 years as a seminarian, 12 years in a covenant community and 30 years in positions of service within the church have molded him into a progressive educator and advocate. www.votfbpt.org Happenings in Chicago Admission is $10. Jim currently serves as International Secretary of the Orthodox Peace Fellowship and edits its journal and web site In Communion. His books include The Road to Emmaus: Pilgrimage as a Way of Life, Ladder of the Beatitudes, Praying with Icons, Living With Wisdom: A Biography of Thomas Merton, and Love is the Measure: A Biography of Dorothy Day. Parking is very limited so please arrive early. Letters to the EditorI'm just an interested layperson. I believe it is [not], and probably never was, easy to be a bishop. But a conscientious fellow in that spot today certainly has a tough road to hoe. So it could be that it was under pressure that the U.S. bishops ignored Bishop. Trautman’s plea to rethink the rollout of the GRIM. They probably hadn't the time to think ahead of the waste of time, effort and patience of the clergy, musicians, and laity that was to result. Or was it just plain poor judgment by the bishops, our teachers? It is now March of 2011, with a great deal of clergy time being devoted to putting a brave face on the effort. I watched a video of two archbishops manfully attempting that task. The canned explanatory releases promise a more fruitful experience for congregations. I sure cannot see that at all. And if it might be expected to deter defection from the pews, or bring returnees or new members in, someone has to be kidding! I wonder what might have been done if all this effort had been directed instead at emphasizing the purpose and value of the Eucharist ... and the strengthening of faith that can come from actively worshipping together. David Munroe The following letter was sent to the Pope by a Florida VOTF member “Here stand I. I can do no other. So help me God!” These courageous words proclaimed at the Diet of Worms in 1521 are attributed to Martin Luther when he was directed by this church legislative body to deny or defend his teachings or suffer the consequences of excommunication as a heretic from the Roman Catholic Church. I too must take Martin Luther’s stance and challenge your inexplicable actions in seeking to have Pope John Paul II canonized as one of the church’s saints. [remainder of letter] Questions, Comments?Please send them to Siobhan Carroll, Vineyard Editor at Vineyard@votf.org. Unless otherwise indicated, I will assume comments can be published as Letters to the Editor.
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