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Thanks to everyone who joined us at this year's successful event! We were blessed to have such wonderful group of attendees and speakers. We continue to update the 2009 National Conference page, and DVDs from the presentations are now available. You can order them online or print an order form and mail it.

Click here to see the press release sent out from the conference. You can also read the National Catholic Reporter coverage of the conference.

And if you missed the Friday night presentations on the Voices in Action platforms, you can join us in spirit by watching (and hearing) the slideshow posted here.

Much has developed in Ireland since the release of the Murphy Report on clergy sex abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese late last year. Click here for the reports on the release.

Reverend Joseph M. Fowler and Reverend Donald B. Cozzens received Priest of Integrity Awards at the 2009 National Conference. Fr. Fowler was recognized for his work in Louisville, Kentucky, for survivors of clergy abuse. Over the years, Fr. Fowler has tirelessly worked to make things better for those in need. He has spoken out against injustice and dishonesty in our Church and society.

Fr. Cozzens was recognized as a priest who challenges the status quo with wit, wisdom and unflinching honesty. He encourages priests and laypersons alike to be persons of integrity: to speak the truth, to be a voice for the voiceless, to right the wrongs that have been done, to both challenge and encourage one another, and to do so with compassion and kindness.

You can view video of the entire ceremony on the National Priest Support Working Group website.

Jason Berry, the author, investigative journalist, and documentary producer, was awarded the Voice of the Faithful Saint Catherine of Siena Distinguished Lay Person Award on Oct. 31, 2009, at VOTF's conference in Melville NY. Carolyn Disco, previous winner of the St. Catherine award, and Juan Vaca, one of the courageous survivors of abuse by Marcial Maciel, presented the award. For more information on the work of Jason Berry, click here.