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Voice of the Faithful

  1. Barbara Pytel
  2. inform05

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1.   Mar 21, 2007 12:42 PM

» Feature Writer Barbara Pytel - VOTF

Voice of the Faithful...something new for this cradle Catholic. I see the church as having two types of leaders. The pastoral who love their flock and are there to serve and assist. Then, then are the Power and Control factions that can't be pastoral because they might lose power and control over the flock. It is obvious who is leading the church. I see many pastoral clergy trying to do damage control but the damage is coming with so much power that it is very difficult. It must feel like keeping those spinning plates on dowels going at a circus.
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2.   Mar 22, 2007 6:31 AM

» inform05 - VOTF

In response to VOTF posted by pytel:


I understand. I come from a parish that has a fabulous staff that is concerned and caring. I've always felt welcomed, had my opinion valued. That's not an easy skill to develop. Speaking with others though, I'm seeing some incredibly horrible experiences. It's an unusual, but not surprising, dichotomy.

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