Steve Miller is chair of NCR's board of directors. He is an attorney in Kansas City, Missouri, with Miller Schirger, LLC, and has served on the NCR board of directors since 2012.

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Fr. Michael Himes: a theologian and friend who shaped so many lives

Appreciation: Fr. Michael Himes has been the heart, mind and soul of Catholicism for two generations. For so many of us, his theology of self-gift has guided our lives and grounded our understanding of the God of Love.

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The importance of a lay independent voice

NCR Connections: NCR differs from other media that report on the Catholic Church because it is independent of the church and is controlled by a lay board. The board's job is to support those who report the news.

Remembering John McMeel, a leader who promoted independent Catholic journalism

Appreciation: Co-founder of Universal Press Syndicate and a former NCR board chair, John McMeel was the quintessential cheerleader — promoting and encouraging others. Everything seemed possible when you were with John.