The Nine Provocations of Dorothy Day
Kate Hennessy identifies nine major teachings of Dorothy Day, which she calls “Provocations”, inviting us into deeper understanding and practice of Catholic Worker theology.
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Christian Friends of the Mentally Ill: Bringing Hope to Kenya
Japheth Obare, founder of Christian Friends of the Mentally Ill (CFOMI), a Catholic Worker community in Kenya that primarily serves…
“In Africa, you do not need to take a vow of voluntary poverty—because poverty is already the daily reality”: Life at the Uganda Catholic Worker
In this transcript of Michael Sekitoleko’s presentation to the National Catholic Worker Gathering in San Antonio, Texas in October 2025,…
Fill the Jails! A Catholic Worker Vocation
In this transcript of Brian Terrell’s presentation to the National Catholic Worker Gathering in San Antonio, Texas in October 2025,…
Dorothy Day as a Template for Christian Prophecy
In this transcript of Fr. Ron Rolheiser’s presentation to the National Catholic Worker Gathering in San Antonio, Texas in October…
Introductions at the San Antonio National Catholic Worker Gathering
After the opening Mass for the San Antonio National Catholic Worker Gathering, attendees introduced themselves to the group. Those in…
“This Shameful Silence”: Why We Must Actively Resist the War Machine
Reflecting on Pope Francis’ address to Congress and Dorothy Day’s legacy, Brian Terrell argues that opposing the arms trade and…
Pope Leo: “Dorothy Day Took a Stand”
“I would like to remember a small, great American woman, Dorothy Day, who lived in the last century,” Pope Leo…
What I Learned from Dorothy Day
In this transcript of Robert Ellsberg’s presentation to the National Catholic Worker Gathering in San Antonio, Texas in October 2025,…
Living Nonviolence Every Day: Stories and Insights
Scott Schaeffer-Duffy and Martha Hennessy explored the challenges of practicing “loving-kindness” in personal confrontations and daily community life in this…
Meet Oxbow Farm CW!
Meet Oxbow Farm, a Catholic Worker farm 30 miles outside Baltimore, Maryland, that runs a small organic CSA and is…
HEARD AROUND THE CW
In this issue: CWers protest nuclear weapons at Volkel Air Base, White House; House of Grace Free Clinic granted zoning variance; Mary’s House vigil for James Barber execution; L.A. Catholic Worker on a roadmap to house the homeless; Pope Francis writes new preface to “From Union Square to Rome”; Amistad CW continues backyard hospitality for displaced tent encampment; Martha Hennessy on the Eucharistic Revival and the Catholic Church; London CW lauds Catholic bishops’ document on migrants; and more.
community appeals
JPII Farm Seeks Community Member
The JPII Farm in Kansas City, MO is seeking to welcome and support a Worker-Scholar for a short or medium-term stay (and…
Oxbow Farm 2026 Integral Ecology Internship
We are seeking interns for the 2026 season with flexible dates. We ask for an 8-week minimum commitment during the…
Oxbow Farm 2026 Integral Ecology Apprenticeship
Oxbow Farm is seeking one or two Intergral Ecology Apprentices for a six-month minimum stay during the months of February…
Casa Esther Catholic Worker Seeks House Manager / Couple
We are seeking an individual or couple to join us as live-in volunteers and help propel our mission forward. Casa…
Simone Weil Catholic Worker Seeks Intentional Community Member
The Simone Weil Catholic Worker (Portland, OR) is looking for a full-time live-in intentional community member/Catholic Worker
Trinity House Catholic Worker is Seeking a New Director and Volunteers
For over 20 years, Trinity House Catholic Worker has been dedicated to feeding and housing the marginalized citizens of Albuquerque,…
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Meet Oxbow Farm CW!
Meet Oxbow Farm, a Catholic Worker farm 30 miles outside Baltimore, Maryland, that runs a small organic CSA and is involved in the care farm movement.