The Full Monty features an unemployed steelworker who convinces five jobless buddies they can make some easy money performing in a one-night male strip show. Though it's not for everyone, the result downplays the story s sleazy aspects by focusing on the characters financial plight and ridiculous ineptitude as would-be performers. Women's History Month Should Herald Church Women Women's History Month resonates in the Catholic Church where women have made a remarkable impact for centuries. Every diocese in the country can name women who built and staffed hospitals, schools and social service agencies and who have served in other responsible positions on diocesan staffs. Such accomplishments need to be broadcast far and wide.
History looks different when women's accomplishments are included.
Violence by some paramilitary groups endangers not just the victims of their shooting and bombings but the peace process itself. This is a time when Americans, so many of whom have religious and cultural ties to Ireland, need to support those who reject all violence and are committed to finding a just peace settlement without delay.