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Helen M. Alvare´

Helen M. Alvaré, who received her juris doctorate from Cornell University in 1984 and a master's degree in theology from The Catholic University of America in 1989, has joined the law school as an associate professor. Since 1987 she has worked at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, first in the Office of General Counsel and later as the director of information and planning for the bishops' pro-life office. Alvaré also spoke for the American Catholic bishops in television, radio, print media and public lectures. Alvaré has testified on behalf of the bishops before federal congressional committees and lobbied members of Congress on federal legislation concerning abortion, health care and welfare reform. Alvaré previously worked as a staff attorney for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and as an associate at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens and Young in Philadelphia.

BOOK CHAPTERS

"A Christian Feminism and Family Life: A New Feminism Fit for a New Family?" in Francis Eigo, ed., Themes in Feminist Theology for the New Millennium II: Proceedings of the Theology Institute of Villanova University (Villanova University Press, 2003)

"John Paul II and the Gospel of Life." In A Celebration of the Thought of John Paul II, ed. Gregory Beabout, St. Louis University Press, 1998.

"Life Issues: Key Abortion Decisions by the Supreme Court." In Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, 1998.

"Catholic Update: Abortion: What the Church Teaches." In A brochure for parishes, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998.

"Evangelium Vitae, Abortion: A Response to Leslie Griffin." In Choosing Life: A Dialogue on Evangelium Vitae, ed. Kevin Wildes, S.J., and Alan Mitchell, Georgetown University Press, Washington DC, 1997.

"Abortion, Legal and Political Issues." In New Catholic Encyclopedia, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1996.

Communicating the Catholic Vision of Life: Keynote Address to the Bishops of North America, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Philippines." In Proceedings of the Twelfth Bishops' Workshop, ed. Russell Smith, The Pope John XXIII Medical-Moral Research and Education Center, MA, 1996.

ARTICLES

"The Moral Reasoning of Family Law: The Case of Same Sex Marriage," forthcoming (2006), Loyola U. L. Rev.

"An Anthropology for the Family Law of Indissolubility," forthcoming (2006), Ave Maria L.Rev.

"The Consistent Ethic of Life: A Proposal for Improving its Legislative Grasp," 2 University of St. Thomas L. J. 326 (2005)

"The Turn Toward the Self in Marriage: Same-Sex Marriage and its Predecessors in Family Law," 16 Stanford Law and Policy Review 101 (2005).

"Saying A Yes Before Saying I Do, Cohabitation and Premarital Sex as a Piece of the Divorce Puzzle," 18 Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy 7 (2004).

"The Case for Regulating Collaborative Reproduction: A Childrens Rights Perspective," 40 Harvard J. on Legis. 1 (2003).

"A Catholic Teaching and the Law Concerning the New Reproductive Technologies," 30 Fordham Urban L. J. 107 (2002).

"Reclaiming Sex as Sacred." Liguorian (July/August 1999): 15.

"The Truth of Love: A Commencement Address." Josephinium Journal of Theology 6, no. 2 (Summer/Fall 1999).

"About Last Night: A Reflection on Kristin Lavransdatter." Crisis (February 1999): 30.

"A New Feminism and the Family," Liguorian (August 1998): 26.

National Catholic Register, Monthly column, 1998-present.

"Presenting the pro-life message." Priests & People (Great Britain) 11, no. 11 (November 1997): 418.

"A New Feminism, The Holy Father's Call to Christian Women." Liguorian (May 1997): 4.

"The Debate at Beijing: Women's Roles in Modern Society." Liguorian (May 1996): 4.

"The Gospel of Life, Papal Message of Life and Love." Liguorian (January 1996): 4.

"Conscientious Objection and Evangelium Vitae." Living Light (An Interdisciplinary Review of Catholic Religious Education, Catechesis, and Pastoral Ministry) (Fall 1995): 20.

"Poles-Apart: Can Pro-Life Be Pro-Violence?" Liguorian (September 1995): 14.

"Abortion Legislation Strategy." Crisis (May 1995): 6.

"Religion and the Media." Commonweal (Forum at Georgetown University with E.J. Dionne, Jr., Tim Russert, John Dart, Cokie Roberts, Terry Eastland, and Helen Alvaré), (February 24, 1995): 25.

"RU-486, an Exposé." Liguorian (January 1995): 30.

"The Women's Movement." A Firing Line Debate (Transcript from December 23, 1994 Program).

"Square Pegs in Round Holes." Catholic Parent (January/February 1994): 39.

"A Pro-Life RSVP." America Magazine (January 30, 1993): cover and 7.

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	Helen M. Alvare´ alvare@law.edu Helen M. Alvaré, who received her juris doctorate from Cornell University in 1984 and a master's degree in theology from The Catholic University of America in 1989, has joined the law school as an associate professor. Since 1987 she has worked at the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, first in the Office of General Counsel and later as the director of information and planning for the bishops' pro-life office. Alvaré also spoke for the American Catholic bishops in television, radio, print media and public lectures. Alvaré has testified on behalf of the bishops before federal congressional committees and lobbied members of Congress on federal legislation concerning abortion, health care and welfare reform. Alvaré previously worked as a staff attorney for the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and as an associate at Stradley, Ronon, Stevens and Young in Philadelphia. BOOK CHAPTERS "A Christian Feminism and Family Life: A New Feminism Fit for a New Family?" in Francis Eigo, ed., Themes in Feminist Theology for the New Millennium II: Proceedings of the Theology Institute of Villanova University (Villanova University Press, 2003) "John Paul II and the Gospel of Life." In A Celebration of the Thought of John Paul II, ed. Gregory Beabout, St. Louis University Press, 1998. "Life Issues: Key Abortion Decisions by the Supreme Court." In Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, 1998. "Catholic Update: Abortion: What the Church Teaches." In A brochure for parishes, St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998. "Evangelium Vitae, Abortion: A Response to Leslie Griffin." In Choosing Life: A Dialogue on Evangelium Vitae, ed. Kevin Wildes, S.J., and Alan Mitchell, Georgetown University Press, Washington DC, 1997. "Abortion, Legal and Political Issues." In New Catholic Encyclopedia, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, 1996. Communicating the Catholic Vision of Life: Keynote Address to the Bishops of North America, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Philippines." In Proceedings of the Twelfth Bishops' Workshop, ed. Russell Smith, The Pope John XXIII Medical-Moral Research and Education Center, MA, 1996. ARTICLES "The Moral Reasoning of Family Law: The Case of Same Sex Marriage," forthcoming (2006), Loyola U. L. Rev. "An Anthropology for the Family Law of Indissolubility," forthcoming (2006), Ave Maria L.Rev. "The Consistent Ethic of Life: A Proposal for Improving its Legislative Grasp," 2 University of St. Thomas L. J. 326 (2005) "The Turn Toward the Self in Marriage: Same-Sex Marriage and its Predecessors in Family Law," 16 Stanford Law and Policy Review 101 (2005). "Saying A Yes Before Saying I Do, Cohabitation and Premarital Sex as a Piece of the Divorce Puzzle," 18 Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy 7 (2004). "The Case for Regulating Collaborative Reproduction: A Childrens Rights Perspective," 40 Harvard J. on Legis. 1 (2003). "A Catholic Teaching and the Law Concerning the New Reproductive Technologies," 30 Fordham Urban L. J. 107 (2002). "Reclaiming Sex as Sacred." Liguorian (July/August 1999): 15. "The Truth of Love: A Commencement Address." Josephinium Journal of Theology 6, no. 2 (Summer/Fall 1999). "About Last Night: A Reflection on Kristin Lavransdatter." Crisis (February 1999): 30. "A New Feminism and the Family," Liguorian (August 1998): 26. National Catholic Register, Monthly column, 1998-present. "Presenting the pro-life message." Priests & People (Great Britain) 11, no. 11 (November 1997): 418. "A New Feminism, The Holy Father's Call to Christian Women." Liguorian (May 1997): 4. "The Debate at Beijing: Women's Roles in Modern Society." Liguorian (May 1996): 4. "The Gospel of Life, Papal Message of Life and Love." Liguorian (January 1996): 4. "Conscientious Objection and Evangelium Vitae." Living Light (An Interdisciplinary Review of Catholic Religious Education, Catechesis, and Pastoral Ministry) (Fall 1995): 20. "Poles-Apart: Can Pro-Life Be Pro-Violence?" Liguorian (September 1995): 14. "Abortion Legislation Strategy." Crisis (May 1995): 6. "Religion and the Media." Commonweal (Forum at Georgetown University with E.J. Dionne, Jr., Tim Russert, John Dart, Cokie Roberts, Terry Eastland, and Helen Alvaré), (February 24, 1995): 25. "RU-486, an Exposé." Liguorian (January 1995): 30. "The Women's Movement." A Firing Line Debate (Transcript from December 23, 1994 Program). "Square Pegs in Round Holes." Catholic Parent (January/February 1994): 39. "A Pro-Life RSVP." America Magazine (January 30, 1993): cover and 7.
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