Catholic outreach widens at Louisiana prison
The prison's warden says the Catholic inmates were under-churched, but the prison's first full-time priest in eight years could change that.
Oct 12-25, 2012
Gay Washington senator remains rooted in faith
Sen. Ed Murray has made it his life's work to represent the vulnerable and marginalized. But as a devout Catholic, his position on same-sex marriage has invited scrutiny.
Editorial: The promise of Vatican II to the people of God
For NCR readers, the phrase "the people of God" probably describes best what Vatican II gave birth to and what still gives meaning to us today.
Documentary on U.S. nuns chronicles transformation into world citizens
Mary Fishman has spent the last eight years working on the documentary film "Band of Sisters" about American women religious after the Second Vatican Council -- a project that eventually inspired her to become an associate member of the Sisters of Mercy. But did she ever consider becoming a nun?
"Not at all," the Chicago-based producer and director said with a bit of a nervous laugh. "It wouldn't have worked, because I don't get up early enough."
Editorial: Laity may differ on politics, just as bishops do
The public has been treated to over-the-top political assertions from bishops repeatedly in recent years. Catholics have become numb to culture-warrior bishops.
Call To Action conference shifts to Louisville
The Catholic church reform group Call To Action will hold its annual conference Nov. 9-11 in Louisville, Ky., veering from its usual host city of Milwaukee. The shift in venue is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression principles, said Call To Action communications and programs director Nicole Sotelo.
To reach out to new people in different parts of the country, future national conferences of the Chicago-based organization will alternate between various locations and Milwaukee, where it has been for the last 10 years, Sotelo said.
Lobbyist sister finds celebrity after Democratic convention
Sr. Simone Campbell has emerged as the nation’s most visible Catholic sister, in the process giving a face to a generation of motivated women religious.
Bishop Morrie tells you how to vote
Soul Seeing: Michael Leach sits down with his old friend Bishop Morrie to talk Election 2012.
Canadian church’s aid agency puts fall campaign on hold
A Catholic development aid organization had to put on hold its fall education campaign after bishops criticized the campaign as too political.
Catholic Charities summit seeks creative ways to cut poverty
In January 2007, Catholic Charities USA launched a campaign to cut U.S. poverty in half by 2020, but the Great Recession threw up a roadblock.
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May 10-23, 2013
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- A different Mary assumes the stage
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