Catholic Worker in Glasgow
Email: glw@catholicworker.org.uk
Website: Catholic Worker in Glasgow

Who we are

• We are a community of Catholics living out our faith in the world in partnership with people of all faiths and none.
• We are inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Social Teaching and the example of Dorothy Day, Peter Maurin and Catholic Worker Communities.
• We believe the world needs to be transformed by prayer and action.
• We practise the works of mercy.
• We are anti-violence and therefore oppose war and the existence of nuclear weapons.
• We believe every person without exception is a child of God and should therefore be treated with dignity and compassion.

Aims

• To grow a Catholic Worker community in Glasgow through prayer and round table discussion.
• To take direct action to bring attention to structural injustices in our society such as poverty and conflict.
• To seek alternatives to neoliberal capitalism.
• To work with other groups to bring about our aims.
• To identify and reach out to the marginalised, oppressed, forgotten and those who seek sanctuary in this country.
• To establish a house of hospitality where ALL are welcome.
• Always to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

When we meet we pray

and we use the following format:

• Tea, hot water, coffee, etc
• Everyone goes quiet, the reading is read (normally from the New Testament).
• About 15 minutes private prayer / reflection
• Sharing, we listen but don't debate
• time for reflection
• Discuss / learn