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Catholics United for the Faith (CUF) was founded in 1968 to defend and advance the teachings of the Faith, in response both to Vatican II and also to the assault on Catholic teaching that began in the 1960’s. Karl Keating is on the Advisory Board. I have belonged for many years, but find myself frustrated at the current trend, as evidenced in their magazine LAYWITNESS. It is filled with articles that are solid in orthodox teaching. That’s great, but there’s no guidance, nor even encouragement, towards any kind of action by individuals or groups to make things better in Catholic parishes, schools, or diocesan organizations, many of which are far from orthodox. The impression I get is that the leaders are almost paranoid about not wanting to be identified with any individuals or groups that fight for change in the Church in a negative or destructive way; therefore they don’t encourage any kind of action by members for change at all. Years ago CUF would rate the good and the bad religion texts, for parents, teachers, or concerned parishioners. Today they won’t do anything like that. Every month they list activities that local chapters did; these activites present orthodox ideas for the handful of members, but I rarely see anything that might effect any parish council, diocesan newspaper, or local seminary. I often feel like the magazine makes readers well informed spectators.
Don’t get me wrong, I am not criticizing an organization where the staff themselves do many works for the Church, and puts out a magazine that is solidly orthodox. I’m only saying the magazine used to be orthodox and practical, now it’s just orthodox. I would appreciate anyone’s experiences with CUF in their local area. Is there some other ministry that enables member action for change in a positive way? Is CUF facilitating member action for change in ways I don’t know about?
Don’t get me wrong, I am not criticizing an organization where the staff themselves do many works for the Church, and puts out a magazine that is solidly orthodox. I’m only saying the magazine used to be orthodox and practical, now it’s just orthodox. I would appreciate anyone’s experiences with CUF in their local area. Is there some other ministry that enables member action for change in a positive way? Is CUF facilitating member action for change in ways I don’t know about?