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What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

What is MyCatholicVoice?

MyCatholicVoice is the most comprehensive and relevant online Catholic resource for personal inspiration and community ministry. Our mission is to capture, organize and share the tradition of the Catholic church for the next millennium.

We offer innovative capabilities for you to explore and share the rich tradition of the Catholic faith, using the latest Internet and mobile technologies. We provide easy access to a broad range of current and historical material that speaks most to you.

Our site reflects the diversity of the global Catholic community and welcomes respectful dialogue about the Catholic tradition and the shared spirit of all humankind.

What can I do at MyCatholicVoice?

You can:

• Share photos, audios and videos with other Members.
• View photos and videos submitted by other Members.
• Listen to audios submitted by other Members.
• Provide feedback about other Members' photos, audios and videos.
• Create and/or join Groups.
• Create a blog (web blog, like a diary).
• Contribute to someone else's blog.
• Purchase inspirational and devotional material from publishers and independent content providers.

What is the MyCatholicVoice editorial policy?

Publisher content reflects the Catholic publisher's editorial policies, and user-generated content is screened by MyCatholicVoice.

MyCatholicVoice welcomes respectful dialogue about matters of faith, and does not endorse any positions represented on the site. MyCatholicVoice has an Editorial Advisory Board of Catholic leaders, publishers and users to help review and administer our policies to remain faithful to the spirit and tradition of the Church.

Do I have to be Catholic to use MyCatholicVoice?

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in Catholic faith-based digital content.

Is MyCatholicVoice part of the Catholic Church?

As with other privately held companies that serve the Catholic community, MyCatholicVoice is not part of the formal organization of the Church. MyCatholicVoice was built to address the needs of the global Catholic community, and supports Catholics and those interested in our tradition.

What principles govern MyCatholicVoice?

Please refer to the following:

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

Is there a membership fee?

Membership is free.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to view images and videos or listen to audios?

You may view images and videos and listen to audios without joining, but we invite you to join so you can provide us with feedback regarding the media available and share with us your concerns and inspirations. Join now.

Do I have to join MyCatholicVoice to upload media?

Yes. In order to upload any media (images, videos or audios), you must be a Member of MyCatholicVoice. Join now.

What system requirements are needed to play media on MyCatholicVoice?

In order to watch videos on our site, make sure you have access to the following system requirements:
1. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0+ plug-in
2. Windows 2000 or higher with latest updates installed
3. Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
4. Firefox 1.1+, Internet Explorer 6.0+, or Safari 1.0+
5. Broadband connection with 500+ Kbps

How do I view images and videos and play audios?

Click on the title or thumbnail (small version) of the image or video you wish to view, or of the audio you wish to hear. This will activate the media player and enlarge the image or start the video or audio.

Can I send in comments on material posted on MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can comment on material that is posted by other users; you may review material posted by publishers. We welcome your comments, both favorable and critical. You can do this in one of two ways:

• You can rate user-posted material from 1 to 5 stars: 5 being the most favorable and 1 being the least favorable. To rate something, place your mouse over the stars to activate them, then click on the appropriate star which reflects your rating of it (1/5, 2/5, 3/5, etc.). Then, if you want to provide comments, enter them in the Comments box and click the Add Comment button.
• To send in your comments, click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: Express an Opinion, and then enter your opinion in the Question/Comments field.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another''s opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

How do you monitor the content of images, audios and videos?

Members of our staff carefully review each submission in an effort to assure that anything posted to MyCatholicVoice is appropriate. If we deem the material submitted to be vulgar, hateful, pornographic, unlawful or otherwise inappropriate, we will not post it.

For further information, please refer to Section 6 of our Terms of Use.

If I believe something posted on MyCatholicVoice is not appropriate, how do I voice my concern?

There are two ways you can do this:

• Flag an item as inappropriate. To do this:
  • Activate the content in question by clicking on its title.
  • Click !flag under the media player.
  • At the Flag Content Inappropriate screen, click the arrow on the drop down box, select a reason you believe the material is inappropriate and enter comments in the space provided to help us understand your concern.
  • Then click the Submit button. You will then get a confirmation message.
• Click Contact Us, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Express an Opinion, and then provide details of your concern in the Questions/Comments field.

We will make every reasonable effort to assure that material posted to our site is appropriate. You may believe that something posted is inappropriate, and we welcome your comments and concerns. Upon receipt of your concern, we will review it and the content of the material in question. If we agree with you, the material will be removed from the site. Please understand that while your personal opinion is valued and respected, it may differ from ours and those of other Members. Thus, we may disagree with you regarding the inappropriateness of a particular submission and decide to retain it.

MyCatholicVoice is a community driven website with many different Members who possess diverse views on a variety of topics. The success of this Website requires a certain level of trust and respect. To that end, we simply ask that you respect one another's opinion. You won't always agree with the views expressed by others, but we ask that you respect each individual's right to express their views however different from yours. We trust that you, like the millions of other Members, will be responsible and help to keep this website community driven.

If I have a question, how do I contact MyCatholicVoice?

You will find the answers to many questions in the Help section. We encourage you to look there first to get your question answered immediately. If you can't find the answer to your question in the there, click Contact Us at the bottom of the site, click the arrow on the drop down box next to I Want To: select Ask a Question, and then enter your question in the Question/Comments field.

How do I play my media once I’ve purchased and downloaded it to my computer?

Most computers come preloaded with media management software. This software allows you to store, manage, view and listen to your media files (i.e. movies, music and photos) on your computer. The two most common software programs are iTunes and Windows Media Player. There are also other software programs that you can purchase, or in some cases, download for free.

When you download a file from MyCatholicVoice to your computer, you will be asked where you want to save it, i.e. a folder on your computer. You can save it in one location and then move it to your media library (housed within the media management software package) for easier management. For more information and support on how to manage your media, click on the appropriate link below:

• iTunes
• Windows Media Player

Once the file has been moved to your media library, you can move it to your portable device (i.e. iPod or other mp3 player).

How does MyCatholicVoice deal with copyrighted material?

We respect copyright laws and will take all reasonable care not to post copyrighted material without the permission of the author/owner. If you wish to post something that is copyrighted, we may require written permission from the author/owner.

For further information on copyrighted material, please review Section 9 of our Terms of Use.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I join?

To join MyCatholicVoice:

• From the Home Page of MyCatholicVoice, click JOIN located on the navigation bar.
• On the left side of the screen, under "Create your free MyCatholicVoice account", enter the appropriate information in the fields provided.
• Read the Terms of Use and check the box indicating you have read and agree with them.
• Click the SIGNUP button.

How do I find media to view or listen to?

You can find media three different ways:

• Use the Search function, located in the top navigation of all pages. Enter a key word, phrase, title, name, etc. in the Search box and click the Search button. The Search function looks at the Tags (descriptors) associated with each media, or item, as well as the Title, Description and Artist fields.
• Click MEDIA on the navigation bar to access the complete catalog of media.
• Scroll through the media in the FEATURED tabs on the HOME page.

On the Search Results page there are a number of methods you can use to simplify your search - select specific Media Types, search by relevance, most recent, most viewed, highest rated and for purchase content.

How do I return to media I have previously viewed or listened to?

If, after viewing or listening to something to which you would like to return later, you can save it to your Favorites list. To do this, click on Add to Favorites under the media player. You can find your favorites on My Favorites tab of your profile.

Why isn't my uploaded media showing up when I search for it?

If you recently uploaded the media you are trying to find and it has never been posted, it was either not successfully uploaded OR it has not been approved by our staff. Until it is approved it will not available for public view.

If your media has been posted previously and it does not show up now, please Contact Us and let us know. We will gladly look into it.

Why are some things just previews?

Previews are provided for media you can purchase. A preview will give you a sample of the media to help you determine if you would like to purchase that particular item. It is your way to “test drive” an item before you buy it.

What is a Favorites list?

You can create your own list of material which you enjoy and would like a quick and easy way to find again.

To add material to your Favorites list, click on the media you wish to mark as a Favorite and click add to favorites, located below the media player.

To access your Favorites list, go to your profile page, by clicking on your username in the right side of the navigation bar. On the My Favorities tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your Favorites, click Browse more. A new window will open showing the first page of your Favorites. To help you navigate your list of Favorites quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media type: Video, Music, Podcast, Document, Photo, or Spoken Word;
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
• Most Recent(date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
• Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first);
• Highest Rated (highest rating first)
• For Purchase (hightest purchase price first)

What is a Tag?

Tags are descriptive identifiers which describe the general content of the media. Tags are used in the Search function to find media. You may enter more than one tag, separated by commas, when you are uploading material. For example, you might enter the following tags for an audio recording of Father John Smith delivering his sermon on Easter 2006, Easter 2006 sermon Father John Smith.

What do I do if I forget my Username or Password?

If you forget your username or your password, go to the MyCatholicVoice login in screen by clicking on the Login link at the top and click on either of the links, Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Enter the appropriate information and click the Submit button. An email containing your Username and Password will be sent to the email address you entered in your profile.

How do I send a link to an image, audio and/or video to a friend?

To share media with a friend:

• Click on the title of the media you want to share to activate it in the media player.
• Click Send to Friend, located under the media player.
• Enter your friend's name and email address, your name and email address and any message you want to send to your friend. Then click the Send button.
• Your friend will receive an email, which contains a link to the media and your message.

How do I change my email address?

Click your user name in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose Settings, then edit next to email address. Enter your new email address, then enter the email address again to confirm.  Click on the Save button to have your email address changed.

How do I change my password?

Click your username in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose settings , under General Settings, click edit next to Password. Enter your current password, then type your new password in the New Password and then again in the Confirm New Password fields.

How do I change my email address?

Click your user name in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose Settings, then edit next to email address. Enter your new email address, then enter the email address again to confirm.  Click on the Save button to have your email address changed.

How do I change my password?

Click your username in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Choose settings , under General Settings, click edit next to Password. Enter your current password, then type your new password in the New Password and then again in the Confirm New Password fields.

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I upload media (images, audios and/or videos)?

To upload media:

• Click SHARE on the home page or UPLOAD on the navigation bar.
• Select the type of media you would like to upload: photo, video, document, music, podcast or spoken word by clicking on the appropriate icon.
• Describe the item by filling in the following information: title, description, tags and whether or not you want it available for download. This can be edited later, although you cannot change the allow others to download function.
• Select the appropriate categories that this media item belongs to to help other members locate this item.
  
• Select the file by browsing on your computer.
• Find the media you would like to upload, select it and click the Upload Button button.
• When the upload is complete, it will say "Sucessful!" We review all media before it is made public on MyCatholicVoice. (Note upload restrictions: Image files are limited to 10 Megabytes; audio and video files are limited to 100 Megabytes. Prior to being uploaded, images must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp; audio files must be in one of the following formats: .mp3, .wav, or .wma; video files must be in one of the following formats: mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all photographs to .jpg format, all audios to .mp3 and all videos to flash format before posting them to MyCatholicVoice.)

What format should I use when I upload media?

Photographs may be submitted in .jpg, .gif, .png or .bmp formats. We will convert all photographs to .jpg format. The maximum file size is 10 Megabytes. For the best results, we recommend using .jpg format.

Audio files may be submitted in .mp3, .wav or .wma formats. We will convert all audio files to .mp3 format before we post them. For the best results, we recommend using .mp3.

You may uplaod videos in any of the following formats: .mpg, .mp4, .wmv or .avi. We convert all videos to flash. Your videos will look better on MyCatholicVoice if you resize them to these specifications:

• .mp4 (h.264) format
• 640x480 resolution
• MP3 audio
• 30 frames per second

How long will it take to upload media?

The time required to upload media will vary based on several things - the size of the file being uploaded, the speed of your internet connection, and the number of people who are trying to upload media at the same time you are, to name just a few of the factors which could affect upload time. [back to top]

How many images, audios and videos can I submit?

You may only submit one media (audio, video, photo) file at a time.

You may upload up to 100 Megabytes of material each month. This is a combined limit which applies to all media submitted (images, audios and videos). You may submit as much media as you would like each month, subject to the 100 Megabyte maximum. The number of images, audios and videos you can submit will depend on the size of those files and the size of any other photographs, audio files and video files you have already submitted within the last month.

How many minutes of audio and video can I upload?

The maximum size of an audio or video file that can be uploaded is 100 megabytes. There is no set limit on the number of minutes of audio or video you can upload as the running time for a 100 megabyte audio or video file will vary based on the quality of the audio or video. The higher the quality of the audio or video, the shorter the running time will be, given the fixed file size. Conversely, the lower the quality of the audio or video, the longer the running time. [back to top]

How long are my media submissions available on MyCatholicVoice?

There is no limit on the retention of media. Files will be retained until you delete them or your account is terminated. [back to top]

How do I purchase and download media?

When you find something you would like to purchase:

• Click on the title of the media you want to purchase.
• This link activates the media player and a preview of the selected item is available.
• To begin your purchase of this item, click ADD TO CART, located below the description in the About this Item box.
• To view your current shopping cart, click the shopping cart in the top navigation bar next to your username.  Next to the cart will be the number of items which are in your shopping cart.
• Review the items in your shopping cart to make sure everything you want to order is listed. If you want to add items to your shopping cart, click KEEP SHOPPING. If you want to remove an item from your shopping cart, check the box under REMOVE ITEM to the right of the item description.
• If you have a coupon, enter the promotional code at the bottom of the screen and click APPLY.
• Complete the billing information and credit card information as requested, then click SUBMIT PAYMENT. You will receive a confirmation message that your order is complete.
• Links to download your purchases will be sent to your MyCatholicVoice account electronically.
• To download your media, go to the My Purchases tab under your profile.  You will see up to eight items. To access all of your purchases, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your purchases. Choose the media item that you recently purchased, click Download in the About this Item box. Click the Open button to immediately play your media; click the Save button to save the media to your computer (in a folder of your choosing). Purchased media will be available to download for 30 days after purchase.

Can I download media from MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can download videos, music, photos, podcasts, documents and spoken word files if they are offered for sale or available for download.

In what format is the media that is offered for sale?

The format of any media offered for sale is determined by the publisher. [back to top]

How do I purchase and download media?

When you find something you would like to purchase:

• Click on the title of the media you want to purchase.
• This link activates the media player and a preview of the selected item is available.
• To begin your purchase of this item, click ADD TO CART, located below the description in the About this Item box.
• To view your current shopping cart, click the shopping cart in the top navigation bar next to your username.  Next to the cart will be the number of items which are in your shopping cart.
• Review the items in your shopping cart to make sure everything you want to order is listed. If you want to add items to your shopping cart, click KEEP SHOPPING. If you want to remove an item from your shopping cart, check the box under REMOVE ITEM to the right of the item description.
• If you have a coupon, enter the promotional code at the bottom of the screen and click APPLY.
• Complete the billing information and credit card information as requested, then click SUBMIT PAYMENT. You will receive a confirmation message that your order is complete.
• Links to download your purchases will be sent to your MyCatholicVoice account electronically.
• To download your media, go to the My Purchases tab under your profile.  You will see up to eight items. To access all of your purchases, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your purchases. Choose the media item that you recently purchased, click Download in the About this Item box. Click the Open button to immediately play your media; click the Save button to save the media to your computer (in a folder of your choosing). Purchased media will be available to download for 30 days after purchase.

Can I download media from MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can download videos, music, photos, podcasts, documents and spoken word files if they are offered for sale or available for download.

In what format is the media that is offered for sale?

The format of any media offered for sale is determined by the publisher. [back to top]

How do I purchase and download media?

When you find something you would like to purchase:

• Click on the title of the media you want to purchase.
• This link activates the media player and a preview of the selected item is available.
• To begin your purchase of this item, click ADD TO CART, located below the description in the About this Item box.
• To view your current shopping cart, click the shopping cart in the top navigation bar next to your username.  Next to the cart will be the number of items which are in your shopping cart.
• Review the items in your shopping cart to make sure everything you want to order is listed. If you want to add items to your shopping cart, click KEEP SHOPPING. If you want to remove an item from your shopping cart, check the box under REMOVE ITEM to the right of the item description.
• If you have a coupon, enter the promotional code at the bottom of the screen and click APPLY.
• Complete the billing information and credit card information as requested, then click SUBMIT PAYMENT. You will receive a confirmation message that your order is complete.
• Links to download your purchases will be sent to your MyCatholicVoice account electronically.
• To download your media, go to the My Purchases tab under your profile.  You will see up to eight items. To access all of your purchases, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your purchases. Choose the media item that you recently purchased, click Download in the About this Item box. Click the Open button to immediately play your media; click the Save button to save the media to your computer (in a folder of your choosing). Purchased media will be available to download for 30 days after purchase.

Can I download media from MyCatholicVoice?

Yes, you can download videos, music, photos, podcasts, documents and spoken word files if they are offered for sale or available for download.

In what format is the media that is offered for sale?

The format of any media offered for sale is determined by the publisher. [back to top]

How do I find my uploaded media?

To access your uploaded material, go to your profile page by clicking on your username in the top navigation bar. In the MY UPLOADS tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your uploads, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your uploads. To help you navigate your list of uploads quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media Type (music,video,photo,document,podcast,spoken word );
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
  • Most recent (date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
  • Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first)
  • Highest Rated
  • For Purchase

Can I edit media that I have uploaded once it appears on the website?

Yes, you can. Find the media item that you wish to edit via search or through My Uploads in your Proifle.  The media view page has an edit button below the description in the About this Item box.  After you have updated the applicable fields, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen for your changes to be effective immediately.

How can I delete my uploaded media?

• Locate the media item that you would like to download via search or the My Uploads tab, in your profile. The first eight media items will be viewable on the screen, to see all of them, click the Browse More link. 
• Once you have found the item you want to delete, click Edit underneath the description in the About this Item box.
• Follow the instructions next to Delete this Item?  Once the item has been marked for deletion, you must click the Save Changes button at the buttom of the screen for the item to be deleted. 

How do I find my uploaded media?

To access your uploaded material, go to your profile page by clicking on your username in the top navigation bar. In the MY UPLOADS tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your uploads, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your uploads. To help you navigate your list of uploads quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media Type (music,video,photo,document,podcast,spoken word );
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
  • Most recent (date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
  • Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first)
  • Highest Rated
  • For Purchase

Can I edit media that I have uploaded once it appears on the website?

Yes, you can. Find the media item that you wish to edit via search or through My Uploads in your Proifle.  The media view page has an edit button below the description in the About this Item box.  After you have updated the applicable fields, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen for your changes to be effective immediately.

How can I delete my uploaded media?

• Locate the media item that you would like to download via search or the My Uploads tab, in your profile. The first eight media items will be viewable on the screen, to see all of them, click the Browse More link. 
• Once you have found the item you want to delete, click Edit underneath the description in the About this Item box.
• Follow the instructions next to Delete this Item?  Once the item has been marked for deletion, you must click the Save Changes button at the buttom of the screen for the item to be deleted. 

How do I find my uploaded media?

To access your uploaded material, go to your profile page by clicking on your username in the top navigation bar. In the MY UPLOADS tab, you will see up to eight items. To access all of your uploads, click Browse More. A new window will open showing the first page of your uploads. To help you navigate your list of uploads quickly, you may sort the list by:

• Media Type (music,video,photo,document,podcast,spoken word );
• Once you select the media type, you can further sort by:
  • Most recent (date the item was uploaded by the submitter);
  • Most Viewed (number of times an item has been viewed or heard - highest number first)
  • Highest Rated
  • For Purchase

Can I edit media that I have uploaded once it appears on the website?

Yes, you can. Find the media item that you wish to edit via search or through My Uploads in your Proifle.  The media view page has an edit button below the description in the About this Item box.  After you have updated the applicable fields, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the screen for your changes to be effective immediately.

How can I delete my uploaded media?

• Locate the media item that you would like to download via search or the My Uploads tab, in your profile. The first eight media items will be viewable on the screen, to see all of them, click the Browse More link. 
• Once you have found the item you want to delete, click Edit underneath the description in the About this Item box.
• Follow the instructions next to Delete this Item?  Once the item has been marked for deletion, you must click the Save Changes button at the buttom of the screen for the item to be deleted. 

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.

How do I create a Group?

At this time as we migrate to the our new design, the creation of new groups has been disabled.  We encourage you to join an existing group and share your media.  We will keep our registered users updated as enhancements are available.

What is a Service Level for a Group?

The pricing / service level options establish the amount of digital content the group may maintain. All other Group features are available, regardless of the service level selected. The basic service level is free and allows the Group access to 0.5 Gigabytes of storage which enables it to maintain up to approximately 3 hours of video, 9 hours of audio, or a combination thereof. Other Service Levels are:

• 1.0 Gigabyte: Approximately 6 hours of video or 18 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $149;
• 1.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 10 hours of video or 30 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $299;
• 3.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 20 hours of video or 60 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $599;
• 5.5 Gigabytes: Approximately 30 hours of video or 90 hours of audio or a combination of the two. Price: $899.

What is a blog?

A blog is a chronological log of personal thoughts or diary which is published on a web page -- also known as a web log. You can read and comment on blogs created by others and create your own blogs. This is a great way to provide information to other Members of a Community or Group and open a discussion about a topic of interest. [back to top]

How do I withdraw from a Group?

To withdraw from a Group, click CANCEL GROUP MEMBERSHIP on the Group Home Page. You will be asked to confirm your request to leave the Group.

How do I join a Public - Invitation Only Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field, and click SEARCH. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name into the Search Group field.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. A new page will open where you can sign in using the Group's password or Request to join the Group. If you do not have the password, click REQUEST TO JOIN.
5. You will receive a message indicating that your membership in the Group is pending approval by the Administrator. Click OK.
6. The Group Administrator will review your request to join and advise you by email whether that request has been accepted or declined.

I am unable to post media in a Group or Sub-Group. What do I need to do to post media on a Community or Group site?

The authority to post media to a Group or Sub-Group site must be granted by the Administrator of the Group or Sub-Group where you are trying to post media.

How do I join a Public Group?

1. From any page within MyCatholicVoice, Click GROUPS on the Navigation Bar at the top of the screen.
2. Enter the name of the Group you want to join in the search field and click Search. If you don't know the exact name of the Group, you can search for it by entering a key word(s) that is/are part of the Group's name.
3. When you find the Group you wish to join, click on the name of that Group and you will navigate to the Group's Home Page.
4. On the Group's home page, click Join Group.
5. You will be automatically admitted into the Public Group.