MVM Farm Seeks Community Members to Heal the Land, Offer Respite for CWers

miki shiverick at MVM Catholic Worker Farm in Bergholz, Ohio, seeks two to three live-in community members to join her in the work of restoring the 10-acre farm, formerly the site of a salvage yard, and providing retreat hospitality to other Catholic Workers in need of a break. A market garden is also in the works.

New Kansas City CW Will Nurture Creativity and ‘a Listening Society’
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New Kansas City CW Will Nurture Creativity and ‘a Listening Society’

A new Catholic Worker community in Kansas City, Missouri, will focus on hospitality, nurturing creativity, and “building a listening society,” according to founders Wilhelm and Sally Höjer. The couple hope to raise nearly $200,000 to launch the project; their appeal letter follows.

Casa Juan Diego Christmas Appeal
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Casa Juan Diego Christmas Appeal

We know that the person in need who comes to our door is not just Maria Garcia or Samuel Smith, but the Lord himself present in the poor. We Catholic Workers are just a few. We cannot solve all the problems of people seeking help, but we can, with the help of our readers, provide what may seem like just a few loaves and fishes. We pray that the Lord may transform and multiply them.

St. Peter Claver CW Appeal for Sustaining Contributors
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St. Peter Claver CW Appeal for Sustaining Contributors

As we have worked to establish the Motels4Now program and ensure its sustainability, we have struggled to meet the monthly financial obligations of Our Lady of the Road and our Catholic Worker household. Would you please consider helping on a monthly basis and inviting others in your circle to do so? Together, we can continue practicing the works of mercy, listening for the promptings of God’s Spirit.

St. Martin de Porres CW Seeks New Live-in Community Members

St. Martin de Porres is a Catholic Worker community located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. There is currently only one community member here and he is planning on applying to religious life with the hopes of beginning in the summer of 2024. Therefore, the community is seeking at least one new community member to come, be trained, and take over the operation.