17. Voice of the Faithful
2004 Power List
Bishop William Frances Murphy’s recent apology concerning the church’s sex abuse scandal suggests this grassroots group has had more impact than the Catholic Church would like to admit. VOF has more than 1,600 members on LI, all staunch Catholics looking to “keep the faith, change the church.” As devout parishioners, they have a better chance of effecting lasting change than lawyers or newspaper reporters. But will they be able to push Murphy aside?