CTA calls on American Catholics to unite to protect pregnant people and others who will face increased threats of violence and criminalization from this decision.

Vision Council member Lauren Barbato in Sojourners: “As a Catholic, and a woman who had an abortion, I believe we need to give people that space to move through these experiences on their own terms. Why do we want to traumatize people — including people of faith — even more?”

Join the Immigration Working Group on June 25 to learn about how Title 42 continues to affect asylum seekers on the US/Mexico border.

In a spirit of gratitude and anticipation, we write to share that in the summer of 2022, Executive Director Zach Johnson, Re/Generator Coordinator Claire Hitchins, and Communications & Activities Coordinator Abby Rampone will each transition out of their staff roles with Call To Action. 

The Vision Council, Anti-Racism Team, and wider Call To Action community mourn and pray for the victims, families, and all impacted by the horrific, white-supremacist massacre in Buffalo, New York on Saturday May 14, 2022. Anti-Black racism must end now.

Call To Action is thrilled to announce the launch of the Left Catholic zine! This project, edited by Abby Rampone and Tess Gallagher Clancy, draws on a variety of traditions to articulate a people-centered vision of the Catholic left.

Following his “thruway tour” across upstate New York, Michael Sean Winters will discuss the Catholic culture wars at this May 18 Zoom event.

This most recent, devastating news represents another turn toward state-sponsored violence, racism, and misogyny in the United States. We invite Catholics to lean into the conversation. We cannot remain silent.

Asking you to support our work with a donation is an essential ritual like setting the table before a celebration. Will you bring your gifts to the table now? 

Our first three accepted projects address power and privilege through anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses. In Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, these communities are working for justice within the Catholic Church and beyond.  

Join us on April 2! At this virtual event, a member of the Call To Action Immigration Working Group will share the story of her week-long visit to El Paso and her experience volunteering at Casa de Refugio. This will be followed by an extensive interview with the Director of Annunciation House, Ruben Garcia.

What are intentional communities? How do they relate to church reform? From convents to Catholic Worker houses, community can help people live the radical, inclusive message of the Gospel. Join us on March 16 for this Zoom conversation!

Call To Action is delighted to launch our seed grant program, providing funds to individuals, groups, and grassroots organizations! Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to projects that uplift marginalized people or communities. Apply by February 14.

In partnership with Baltimore’s Racial Justice Circle, CTA Maryland is proud to present a virtual Black History Month presentation featuring Dr. Shannen Dee Williams. Join us on February 12.

Join us on January 19! As access to safe and affordable abortion continues to deteriorate, and Roe v. Wade once again hangs in the balance, it's time for Catholics to reframe the conversation around reproductive justice.

Let’s look back on what we did together in the last twelve months. Thank you to all of our members whose love and dedication strengthened our community this year!

You’re invited to join Call To Action for an epiphany celebration on January 8, 2022! We’ll reflect on 2021, debrief our work, and look ahead to the new year.

Our New Orleans, New York, and Maryland chapters sent us updates about the work they’ve done in 2021! If you’re in either city, we encourage you to connect with them. Check out our Chapter category to learn more about the work that all our chapters do throughout the year.

In 2022, CTA members are launching Left Catholic, a new zine that will be available as a print and online publication. “We want to build a Catholic church for the people. To do so, we turn to the many traditions of the left and liberation movements.”

On December 19, the Alternatives Working Group invites you to a webinar about early church worship communities, what alternative communities are, and why they are necessary today.