A national precedent for a disgrace in treating our veterans with PTSD
NCR Today: On Jan. 16, history was made in Pennsylvania when the Department of Veterans Affairs was actually held accountable for poor treatment of a veteran with PTSD.
Peace & Justice
For Martin Luther King, Jr.
NCR Today: A poem of hope inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
A King's advice to the president on his second inauguration day
Making a Difference: If Martin Luther King Jr. could speak to the president, he would push for compassion, peace and nonviolence.
Boston researcher: Public health strategies could help reduce gun violence
The U.S. should regard gun violence as a public health threat and handle it like we did motor vehicle hazards, says David Hemenway.
Biden calls on faith leaders to rally in favor of gun control
Vice President Joe Biden has called on faith leaders to rally their congregations in the debate on gun control to reduce violence.
Reflections on Pope Benedict's 2013 World Day of Peace message
Making a Difference: The pope laid out for us the foundation upon which the church's ministry for world peace must be built.
Editorial: It is time to demand an assault weapons ban
We say: Gun control is a pro-life issue and the time has come for U.S. Catholics to weave strong gun control legislation into the list of life issues demanding our attention.
National Migration Week opens
This is National Migration Week, as declared by the U.S bishops. What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to proclaim our church's positions on immigration policies.
Students contest Notre Dame investment in hotel group
Labor activists and students at the University of Notre Dame have called for the Indiana school to cease investing in a private equity hotelier they say has questionable labor practices.
Catholic stand for peacemaking wanting, some say
Are Catholics too timid to form a front against the violence that wracks the nation? Activists and pastors fear the answer is yes.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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