VOTFNJ Action Priorities
Support those who have been sexually abused by:
- Contributing financially to Road to Recovery and SNAP
- Attending local events which will support them
- Speaking out as a group or as individuals as action seems advisable
- Working with the state legislators to change the statute of limitation
Support priests of integrity by:
- Showing support for parish priests sharing our goals despite restrictions and difficulties
- Speaking out about the need for more clergy - which could include married priests, women priests, deacons, and those speaking the language of their parishioners, as well as understanding their culture
- Encouraging participation of clergy and laity in selecting local bishops
Help to change church structure by:
- Speaking out against restrictions preventing reasonable change
- Encouraging the Pope’s efforts to spread openness and dialogue between clergy and laity
- Fostering the intellectual and spiritual growth of our members through development of a strong Eucharistic Community, retreats, discussions, and speakers on a regular basis
- Affirm our members’ participation in and dedication to their local parishes