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  • Peter Maurin Conference

    Join us for a conference exploring the life, sources, and vision of Peter Maurin, co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. This event will delve into Maurin's Easy Essays, which promoted philosophical personalism and economic distributism based on Catholic social teaching. Discussions will cover his practical programs, including houses of hospitality, voluntary poverty, works of mercy, agrarianism, and public roundtable discussions.

  • Sugar Creek Midwest CW Gathering

    The annual Sugar Creek Catholic Worker Gathering will be held September 12-15, 2024, near Preston, Iowa. Volunteers are needed for meals and event coordination. Attendees should bring their own food and be prepared to contribute. The venue is wheelchair accessible and offers a mix of indoor and outdoor accommodations. Financial contributions are welcomed to cover costs.

  • 26th Annual Kateri Peace Conference

    Join us for the 26th Annual Kateri Peace Conference, themed "What’s Love Got To Do With It? We Need It To Survive!" This year’s event promises to be a powerful gathering of peace activists, musicians, and thought leaders committed to justice and nonviolence.

  • Catholic Worker National Gathering (Chicago, Oct. 4-6)

    Join the Catholic Worker National Gathering on October 4-6, 2024, at St. Gertrude Church Social Center in Chicago. Celebrate the St. Francis Catholic Worker House's 50th anniversary with Catholic Workers, friends, and supporters. Register online in July for updates.

  • Dorothy Day’s Birthday

    Dorothy Day was born on November 8, 1897, in Brooklyn, New York. Her father, John Day, was a newspaper reporter from Tennessee; her mother, Grace Satterlee, was from New York...

  • The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars

    In this online lecture series, author Laurie M. Johnson explains how her book, "The Gap in God’s Country: A Longer View on Our Culture Wars" is different from other books that purport to explain the culture wars...and offers some practical ways forward.

  • Craft Retreat Set for February 13-18. Strangers and Guests Catholic Worker (Maloy, Iowa) will host a winter Craft Retreat from February 13-18, 2024, inviting participants to engage in weaving, basketry, spinning, baking, candle making, singing, and storytelling.