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National Catholic Reporter
Founded in 1964, the National Catholic Reporter is a nonprofit, lay-led and independent publication. NCR readers look to NCR to investigate and report on the whole story, without fear or favor, even when it involves telling the truth to and about power.
Global Sisters Report
An initiative of the National Catholic Reporter launched in April of 2014, Global Sisters Report is a dynamic online community that reports on and gives voice to women religious around the world.
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EarthBeat is where ecological concern and moral conviction meet, applying journalism excellence to tell the story of the climate crisis and faith in action. Another initiative of NCR, Earthbeat was launched in 2019.
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Global Sisters Report in the Classroom
Global Sisters Report offers free lesson plans to Catholic school teachers. Each lesson connects articles about sisters or columns written by sisters to the good news found in scripture and church teaching. Action ideas and compelling prayer bring new learning alive. Teacher guides provide vital context and engaging activities to launch group discussions.