Thomas C. Fox

NCR Connections: Every day that passes until our Easter comes is an opportunity to set the path and grow to be more caring, more empathetic, more grateful people. First, we must imagine, then become resolute.

Robert Heyer, who died Jan. 13, led the book imprint Sheed & Ward from 1984 to 1997, while it was a division of the National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company.

John Caron provided the leadership, belief in the mission, business acumen, and determination that made National Catholic Reporter work.

Connections: Introducting EarthBeat, NCR's major climate change initiative that is meant to be a Catholic eco-crisis hub on our website.

"The incredible message of God's love for each of us, the wonders of his plan for each of us individually and as a people risks being completely drowned out," Daughter of Charity Sr. Carol Keehan said.

Neither academics nor the Society of Jesus appeared in Fr. O'Brien's early career plans, but providence had other notions. "I like to say God is patient and I am stubborn."

Perspective: My protest was public, yet quite personal. I have seven grandchildren, ages 3 to 13, and want them to grow up in a world without nuclear weapons.

NCR Today: Mirroring life itself, and a wider world facing serious challenges, NCR faces some uncertainty. However, beneath this is a consistent NCR commitment, extending back 54 years, to provide top-rate journalism and a much-needed moral voice in a world seemingly short on such voices.

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's new documentary is an important contribution to the examination of both the Vietnam War and the unconscionably deadly impact of war in general.

With a little help from her friends, under a cloudy sky and light warm drizzle, the body of Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Helen Maher Garvey departed her motherhouse for the last time Aug. 17.