In addition to a sharp new look, America’s site is now home to America Connects, featuring all new web-only content. Visit America Connects in the coming days for audio interviews, video meditations and articles from the archives. Coming this week: an video interview with Associate Editor John W. Donohue, an audio reading of the popular "Of Many Things" column, Charles M. Whelan on public funding for parochial schools and much more. We also hope youll check out "The Good Word," our new blog on Scripture and preaching.

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