Via Pacis (September 2026)
The September 2026 issue of Via Pacis, newsletter of the Des Moines Catholic Worker. Inside: community updates; reflections by Richard Flamer and community co-founder Joe Da Via; and remembering Rusty Martin.
Via Pacis is the newsletter of the Des Moines Catholic Worker in Des Moines, Iowa.
Table of Contents:
- p.1 “What’s Happening?” by Frank Cordaro
- p. 2 “Songs For Catholic Workers, Pacifists, Peaceniks” CD plug for Steve Jacob’s music.
- p. 3 “The Real Story Behind the DMCW 50th Anniversary Poster” by Frank Cordaro
- p. 4 “Friends of the Catholic Worker Update” by Ray Blase
- p. 5 “DMCW Beg List Graphic
- p. 6 “It’s So Good to be Part of Something That’s Lasted So Long” by Richard Flammer
- p. 7 “The Works of Mercy as a Dangerous Practice” by Joe DaVia co-founder of DMCW
- p. 8 “RIP Rusty Martin, Former Des Moines Catholic Worker and Dear Friend” by Frank Cordaro
- p. 9 Rusty Martin’s Final Words to Iowans – DM Register
- p. 10 & 11 In Photos: DMCW 50th Anniversary Cookout
Des Moines Catholic Worker
The Des Moines Catholic Worker has served homeless and food insecure guests since it was founded over 40 years ago. The Des Moines Catholic Worker community, founded in 1976, is a response to the Gospel call to compassionate action as summarized by the Sermon on the Mount. In the spirit of the Catholic Worker tradition, we are committed to a simple, nonviolent lifestyle as we live and work among the poor. We directly serve others by opening our home for those in need of food, clothing, bedding, a shower, or a cup of coffee and conversation. We also engage in […]
