“Given the lack of interest among young people and the majority of Catholics for VOTF’s brand of dissent and restructuring, it is difficult to gauge the level of interest that will ultimately be generated in Chicago. Chicago, like most dioceses in the U.S., has not experienced the levels of scandal and financial stress anywhere comparable to VOTF strongholds like the Diocese of Boston. In spite of the slow start for VOTF in Chicago, it appears that the greatest success they have had here is the fact that Cardinal George met with them at all, which organizers can, and no doubt will, use to leverage meetings with other U.S. Bishops.”