Our first step in 2016 to address Church Reform

January 31, 2016

As part of our strategy for this year, it is our intent to do all in our power to bring about changes in Church teachings and practices – changes that will ensure that the dignity of all persons prevails and that the People of God are given their rightful place to have a deliberative voice in the governance of our Church.

Preparing for Pope Francis’s meeting with his Council

On February 8 and 9, Pope Francis is calling his council together to discuss the decentralization of the Church. We have long awaited this topic to be addressed. Join with us in making our voices heard at this gathering by signing the letter to the pope and his eight Council members. You may sign either as an individual or on behalf of an organization or both.

Join with other Reformers in a Pilgrimage Walking the Camino de Santiago

The American Catholic Council is organizing a pilgrimage and welcomes all to join with them October 4 – 14, 2016. Click here for more information.

On Behalf of all of us at Catholic Church Reform International, we thank you for your donations and are always appreciative for any donation you may be able to offer.

Rene Reid, Director


 

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Speaking Out with One Unified Global Voice

"...Until we raise a common voice, we will not only not be heard, we will not even be listened to....   

My hope is that by speaking out together - a strong chorus of calls for reform - we can provide a common, a clear, a strong and ongoing voice for the yet incomplete vision of Vatican II.

In common cause, let us band together across the world. By our desire to be heard on particular issues - all of them important - let us not lose the strength of our common voice by reducing it to a whisper.

In light of this, we invite individuals and organizations to join together in making known our opinions for the good of our Church. By uniting our voices, it is not about abandoning the unique work of your organization but rather about how your work can enhance global reform."

Sr. Joan Chittister, CCRI Special advisor

"We have to join our forces in order to reach a real breakthrough in this window of opportunity." Hans Kung, CCRI Consultor


"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." [Ethiopian proverb]


"Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable." [Kenyan proverb]

"(The Christian faithful) have the right and even at times the duty to manifest to the sacred pastors their opinion on matters which pertain to the good of the Church and to make their opinion known to the rest of the Christian faithful." (Canon 212 §3)

CCRI is also interested in helping support various causes in regions of the world by garnering the support of our entire global community for those who need support beyond their parish, organization, or locale. Send us (1) your name and affiliation, or (2) the name of your group with some description of your goals, membership, and numbers. Click here to see those organizations who have already joined together speaking out for reform of our Church.



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