Rosary Vigils hope Synod will pray with LGBT families
In seven cities from coast to coast, Catholics are gathering to pray the rosary outside the cathedral during the Synod with the hope that the Bishops will pray, listen and discern with LGBT families.
Sunday Webinar: How can we better welcome single people?
This Sunday, as part of our series on Welcoming ALL Families, author and ministry professional Beth Knobbe will join us to talk about making our communities more welcoming to single people.
Weekend of Resistance in Ferguson
The St. Louis-based Organization for Black Struggle and other Don't Shoot Coalition members have called for a mass mobilization in St. Louis this weekend, October 10-13. CTA affiliate Catholic Action Network (CAN) is one of the many organizations bringing people out for the event and organizing places for out of town-ers to sleep and eat.
Lay groups call for inclusion at Synod
This week, the Bishops are gathering in Rome to set the agenda of next year's Synod. Even though they didn't invite the laity to participate, people are lifting their voices to be heard!
Congrats Water With Blessings!
Our heartfelt congratulations to our friends at Water With Blessings, who just received the prestigious Clarence Moore Award for Excellence in Voluntary Service Organization from the Pan American Health Organization Foundation (PAHO)! Water With Blessings is led by volunteers and long time CTA members in Louisville.
1,500 call for investigation of Bishop
Over 1500 voices calling for an investigation of Bishop Dewane of the Venice diocese in Southwest Florida are on their way to Pope Francis today.
Ministering to All God’s Families
For decades Catholics have urged the institutional church to open up opportunities for dialogue on issues related to the well-being of all Catholic families.
Catholic Tipping Point Tour: Fall 2014
We are excited to host Fr. Tony Flannery in 18 cities across the country this fall!
Chicago Guerrilla Communion kicks off fall
With pumpkin rolls and apples on the table, this month's Guerrilla Communion was clearly ready for the cooler weather that has come to Chicago this month.
Equally Blessed leaders meet in Memphis
Last week, staff and leaders of the four member organizations of the Equally Blessed Coalition gathered in Memphis to focus their attention on the movement for Catholic support of LGBT rights.
President Carter Video Recording to Welcome Conference Attendees
It would not surprise anyone that President Jimmy Carter's recent book A Call To Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power was enthusiastically received by the CTA community.
Don't forget! Scholarships available
October 1 is the first deadline to apply for our Adler and Cardijin scholarships. All who meet the basic qualifications will receive free registration and can also request up to $250 to help cover travel expenses.
Celebrating Bob Heineman
For nearly 20 years, Bob Heineman has served on Call To Action’s national staff cultivating and supporting CTA’s local chapters around the country as well as leading fundraising efforts.