Catholics prepare for Pope's first US visit
Call To Action members, like millions across the continent, are getting ready to be there to experience this worldwide Church of ours.
Sign now to support altar girls! (petition)
At Star of the Sea school in the San Francisco diocese, the families are standing up for equality.
INCITE Conference builds energy for justice
Last weekend, Rosa, a CTA board member, met some of those working for change at the INCITE conference in Chicago. "These are people who've seen injustice and said 'I'm not putting up with this anymore'" says Rosa, who shared with workshop attendees her story as a woman of color called to priesthood in the Catholic church.
Abuse survivors work for transparency in Alabama
In Birmingham and Mobile this week, members of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) took to the streets to urge an end to the secrecy surrounding allegations of abuse.
Community members, priests stand up for altar girls
CTA has been supporting some of the local organizers who are standing up for their community. The parishioners have sent over 70 letters to the Bishop and Nuncio, launched a website and gathered the support of priests and leaders at nearby parishes.
DignityUSA offers discount to CTA members!
This summer, DignityUSA will hold their exciting convention in beautiful Seattle.
Local organizers plan Holy Week action for Ordination
For several years, many of our chapters have held a vigil for women's ordination outside the annual Chrism Mass at their cathedral.
Cincinnati paper says morality clauses hurt the community
One year after morality clauses were added to teacher's contracts in Cincinnati, the community is still calling for them to be removed.
How can we be truly welcoming? April 7 webinar tackles diversity
On April 7th, as part of its Queer Catholic Faith series, DignityUSA will host a discussion of diversity in our social justice movements. Anti-racism organizers Derrick Dawson and Ellen Euclide (who is also CTA's Director of Programs) will talk about what we can do to promote diversity in our organizations.
LGBT group asks, "how would you rate Pope Francis?"
New Ways Ministry, our partner in the Equally Blessed Coalition, publishes a popular blog chronicling news of LGBTQ Catholic issues.
Rome in the Fall? Help us represent U.S. Catholics!
Call To Action is looking for a passionate Church justice advocate to travel to Rome this fall to help us out!
WOW Conference now accepting workshop proposals
In Philadelphia September 18-20, Women's Ordination Worldwide will hold their third annual international conference. Under the theme Gender, Gospel, and Global Justice, the conference will feature leaders of the movement for women's equality from several faith traditions.
Workers plan strategy meeting in Chicago
This spring, Call To Action has joined together with partners interested in workers’ rights and religious exemptions to organize a weekend gathering of workers and activists.
Oprah and Sr. Joan Chittister talk about faith and justice (video)
Last week, a conversation between Sr. Joan Chittister and Oprah aired on cable TV.
Widen the Circle materials delivered to synod organizers
Last week, a petition signed by over 5000 US Catholics was delivered to the Bishops urging them to "widen the circle" and invite a diverse set of experts to testify at the Synod this fall.
Springfield Catholics call for transparency, protection
CTA of Central Illinois joined the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) last week to publicly ask the Bishop for transparency and accountability.