Some want the poor punished for lack of success. (cut off of government funds will seriously slash the services of parochial schools and havens such as Catholic Worker Homes which now work with public agencies)(Editorial)(Brief Article) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: January 12, 1996 | COPYRIGHT 1996 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Catholic Worker houses are outside the safety net of government services that assist the poor. And yet, what a stark observation point from which to study the likely impact on society of continuing government cutbacks.

Take the example of the, Houston Catholic Worker house, Casa Juan Diego.

All support for the house is by voluntary contribution. But those on the political and religious right who contend that government services can be replaced by religious groups a...

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