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U.S. Catholic ∙ Vol. 77, No. 1 ∙ January 2012

COVER STORY

Getting through?
By Jeff Parrott
Catholic colleges are learning the right way to answer when a victim of sexual assault calls for help.

SOUNDING BOARD

Bring remarried Catholics back to the table
By Father Paul M. Zulehner
The standard approach to remarried Catholics is long on law but short on mercy, argues this Austrian theologian, who suggests a more pastoral approach used in his country. In Feedback readers explore ways to reunite the church and the remarried.

FEATURES

Capitol gains
By Scott Alessi
While overturning Roe v. Wade remains the brass ring for the pro-life movement, many activists are finding success by seeking limits on abortion one law and one state at a time.

INTERVIEW

A woman at the altar?
An interview with theologian Phyllis Zagano
With the deacon being one of the traditional "arms" of the bishop, the needs of the church call for some "right-hand women" to proclaim the good news, and there's nothing in Catholic tradition that should stand in the way.

Web only: More on women deacons

ESSAYS

Staying power
from USCatholic.org
Four Catholic women reflect on how church politics and personal struggles have pushed and pulled their faith.

Practicing Catholic: Boxing day
By Mary Ann Otto
Some spiritual practices require silence and meditation; others require a pile of empty boxes and a willingness to let go.

DEPARTMENTS

Editors' Note
You May Be Right Letters
Signs of the Times News
Catholic Tastes
Culture in Context: Reviews
Glad You Asked: Why does the church require miracles for sainthood?
At Home with Our Faith  
Eye of the Beholder 
Jerry Bleem, O.F.M.

COLUMNS

The Examined Life - Bryan Cones
A good fit?

Margin Notes - Kevin Clarke
Of human bondage

Culture in Context - Patrick McCormick
Clothes minded

Testaments - Alice Camille
Bless us, O Lord

Women's Religious Communities Guide