Current and Upcoming Events   Invitation and Information Meetings:  These meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Voice of the Faithful.  At an Invitation and Information meeting you will: Meet others who are interested in healing and reform within the church Learn about the mission and goals of VOTF, both locally and nationally Find out what is happening with and for survivors of clergy sexual abuse Find out what VOTF is doing in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Explore what is involved in starting a parish voice group in your parish or part of town   To schedule an Invitation and Information Meeting in your home or parish call 513-235-1365.  A member of the Outreach Committee will contact you.    To find out the date, time and place of the Next Meeting contact cincinnativotf@earthlink.net   Prayer Service for Healing of Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse Tuesday, March 2 @ 7:30 pm at Nativity Parish in Pleasant Ridge 5936 Ridge Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45213   For directions to any of the above locations, use this link to Map Quest. www.MapQuest.com   Spiritual Healing Retreat for Survivors of Sexual Abuse March 20 for Women March 21 for Men See "Meetings and Local Events" for more details     SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) There is now a SNAP chapter in Cincinnati.  For information on the dates and locations of meetings call 513-383-2198 or write snapcincinnati@hotmail.com

Local members with VOTF President

	On October 4, 2003 the 1st Cincinnati VOTF Regional Conference was held.  A total of 175 people gathered to hear from and pray for the victims of clergy sexual abuse; to become more informed about our rights and responsibilities as Catholics; and to focus  energy and love for their church on exploring what action can be taken to confront the abuse of power that created the crisis confronting the Catholic Church.   Here are remarks from some of the participants:  Personally, the VOICE OF COURAGE award, moved my conscience deeply.  Mrs Busam is a 'Courageous Catholic Woman' and truly an "authentic Christian".  Afterwards I told her that our Cleveland/Akron VOTF will keep Joey in our prayers. Thanks to all the VOTF people for an insightful conference. You are doing a great job of presenting VOTF’s objectives. Your speakers were outstanding. Your approach is balanced. Thanks...   It is a new day in theCatholic Church and it is clear to me that the goals and mission of VOTF will play an important role inwhat that will eventually look like. I had an interesting exchange with our pastor as I told him about the day. He believes that change will only happen slowly, but I think it has begun to move in people's hearts and souls and that is an important step. I thought the spirit and the Spirit in the room were warm, accepting, collegial, and tangible, respectively.  The whole day was inspiring, and so well-planned, organized, and facilitated.
	The Links on this page will take you to the website of the National Voice of the Faithful organization. The site is very comprehensive and offers a wealth of information about the mission, vision, and positions of VOTF. SNAP is a national organization for Survivors of those who have been Abused by Priests. The first goal of VOTF is to reach out and respond to those who have suffered from abuse by priests and the secrecy and collusion of Church officials who knew of the abuse but allowed it to continue. Use this link to learn more about outreach to those who have been abused or to contact someone for help if you or someone you know has been abused by a priest.
	BECOMING A MEMBER OF VOTF NATIONAL: Use the link on this page to become a member of VOTF. Membership is free and signing up adds your voice to the number of people in the United States and abroad who are asking to be heard by the leadership of the Church.

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