NCR Today

NCR Today is the group blog of NCR. Each member of our diverse team of bloggers writes on different topics, including the politics of the church and secular society (and the interaction between the two), culture, management of the church and more.

José Ovalle during his Army Air Force days (Courtesy of Tomas Ovalle Photography)

José Ovalle, WW2 veteran, was a part of US history few are aware of

by Mario T. García

Jan 16, 2019

NCR Today: Despite the racism they faced, Mexican-Americans like José wanted to show other Americans that they were willing to put their lives on the line for the U.S. And so they did.

Open the government, release the 'hostages'

by Pat Perriello

Jan 14, 2019

NCR Today: Currently 800,000 American workers are being held hostage by their government. Millions more are deeply impacted by the shutdown.

Long prison sentences make things worse, not better

by Mary Ann McGivern

Jan 14, 2019

NCR Today: The sentences that come from mandatory minimums don't rehabilitate or prepare the person for work and family reunification. They just punish and punish and punish.

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City (Wikimedia Commons/Katherine Dowler)

Solve the Missouri budget problem by reducing the prison population

by Mary Ann McGivern

Jan 7, 2019

NCR Today: I have a meeting tomorrow with the chief of staff of the newly elected speaker of the Missouri House. What ideas for criminal justice reform have a chance?

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José Ovalle, WW2 veteran, was a part of US history few are aware of

Open the government, release the 'hostages'

Long prison sentences make things worse, not better

Solve the Missouri budget problem by reducing the prison population

Impeachment is a process, and it is already underway

Generosity: my word for 2019

Indian nations ask Pope Francis to rescind Doctrine of Discovery

The giving season lasts all year

Your thoughts on the difference between 'church' and 'hierarchy'

Light a candle in the darkness

Your thoughts on women leading a diocese and more

A new level of information on Trump validates action

Advent celebrates living in the present, savoring the now

'Creed II' offers meditations on fatherhood

Trumpism may not be here to stay after all

The laity hold the key to reforming the church

It's not over: Your thoughts on our open letter to bishops

With failed Baltimore meeting, the church is at a stalemate

From the border to the Thanksgiving table, we carry a lot with us

The 'browning of America' manifested itself in midterm elections

To immunize priests against clericalism, start with seminaries

How we treat prisoners tells us who we are

Bishops, we cannot wait centuries for justice

In the face of sex abuse, the church should rethink the sacrament of reconciliation

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