 |
March 1, 2002 Cover story:
Welfare
reform
1996 law a success for some,
but as economy slows more
are left behind
* * *
| The employees of The
National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company express their deepest sympathy to
the families and friends of those harmed in the recent terrorist attacks. This
is a sad time for our world. Please be assured of our prayers as we unite with
you in your loss. |
* * *
The Word From
Rome
By John L. Allen, Jr.
NCR's
Vatican Correspondent
This feature is updated
weekly.
* * *
The Peace
Pulpit
Bishop Thomas
Gumbleton
This feature is updated
weekly.
* * *
To the right are some of the stories in this week's issue.
For general information about the NCR newsweekly, click on "About NCR" or see our frequently asked questions
page, FAQ.
If this week's stories fail to convince you to subscribe,
please come again next week; we know the paper speaks for itself. If you have
any questions feel free to e-mail
us at ncr_editor@natcath.org. Also, letters to the editor should be
directed to letters@natcath.org
Don't miss these great stories from the
past:
Interfaith
Monologue
American
Catholics
Passing it
on
Crusading
for Children
Kenya
Yugoslavia
Up from
slavery
The
Priesthood: Homosexuality, AIDS, and the Good Priest
Hostile
Takeover
Two
Religious Banned from Ministry and Speaking
|
|
Contents:
The links below will take you to this week’s
stories:
 Cover story: Welfare
reform
Cover story: Welfare reform -
at a glance
Cover story: struggling to get
out of the welfare way of life
Cover story: Reform’s
ignored goal: marriage promotion
Inside NCR
Starting Point: Bearing the
lightness of being
America on the Tiber: Round
tables in Rome’s religious life
Holy Land fund undercut by
name confusion
Two more scholars censured by
Rome
Papal contender has passion
for poor
Popular Chicago priest vows to
resist transfer
Appreciation: Margaret Traxler
lived her passion for justice
Protesters demand that church
hear abuse victims
Catholics grapple with scandal
at parish forum
‘We must be ceaselessly
on guard’
Lenten Series Liminal
Space: Lent is a time to listen to our lives
POETRY
At
the Movies: War and Family
Theater: Finding God through
longing and darkness
Joan Chittister column:
Remember when discussion of public policies was mark of a great
democracy?
Viewpoint: Myth of
Israel’s ‘generous offer’ damages truth, peace
EDITORIAL: Some children are
being left behind
EDITORIAL: A just peace is
more sensible that militarism
|
