LGBT groups join the fight against religious exemptions
CTA has long stood against the expanding religious exemptions that leave Church workers unprotected by federal laws. We were glad to hear this week that some LGBT groups are taking a stronger stance against these exemptions.
Religious leaders say no to religious exemptions
Last week, Equally Blessed and other LGBT groups applauded President Obama for his executive order protecting workers at federally contracted employers from discrimination and reiterated our commitment to the rights of all workers.
Priests encourage lay involvement, support LCWR at national gathering
AUSCP recently wrote a letter expressing their support of LCWR and has been a strong supporter of lay leadership and engagement.
FL Catholics reach out to priests who stood up to bishop
The CTA chapters in SW FL and Peace River have long been one of the strongest voices speaking up against a bishop who has mismanaged funds, abused his power and made the working conditions of priests and church workers nearly unbearable.
CTA staff visit urban ministry conference
Last week, Bonnie and Ellen spent the day meeting great social justice minded folks from around the country at the Urban Ministry Congress hosted by the Seminary Consortium on Urban Ministry Education and Interfaith Worker Justice.
Special appeal from Sister Joan Chittister
If there is one thing I have learned in my many decades of justice work, it is that you can’t do it alone. In being part of Call To Action, I realize that I’m not alone.
Summer 2014 Newsletter
When we envision Call To Action’s future as one including a vibrant community of engaged young people, we can do so only because of the generosity of Shirley Adler.
Register for Conference today!
Registration for the 2014 Call To Action conference is now open!
CTA MD explores racial justice issues
Racial dynamics are key to our work for social justice and our members in Maryland have made exploring these topics a key part of their work as a chapter. Last week, their day-long mini-conference, Hope for Racial Justice in our Church and Society: Planting the Seeds attracted an interested, passionate and diverse group of over 100 people, including many who were new to CTA.
Connecting with Young Adults at Pride
Last weekend at Motor City Pride, 20/30 Team leader Lui marched with a Catholic coalition and eagerly greeted passers by at a booth with rainbow flyers and bracelets.
Shirley Adler
By establishing a scholarship fund to make it possible for young people to come to conference, Shirley Adler has made a lasting impact on our community.