Virtual Programming
Like many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to turn to virtual programming. Since 2020, Call To Action has hosted engaging, dynamic speakers on the issues of anti-Black racism, Indigenous organizing, LGBTQIA+ rights, immigration reform, reproductive justice, and more. Scroll down to view recordings and clips of our recent offerings.
Liturgy of Affirmation
On January 7, 2024, Call To Action's Alternatives Working Group hosted a Liturgy of Affirmation to celebrate how we find joy and affirmation in our communities, especially those on the edges of the Church.
DignityUSA World Youth Day Pilgrims on Queer Visibility in Catholic Circles
Traveling to World Youth Day 2023 as a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community isn’t easy. During this joint webinar with DignityUSA, Audrey Carroll, Brian Frank, and Cait Gardiner discuss what inspires, motivates, and nourishes them on their upcoming pilgrimage to Lisbon, Portugal.
Sarah Augustine on Repair & Reconciliation for Indigenous Communities
Call To Action’s Indigenous Solidarity Collective hosted activist and author Sarah Augustine to discuss organizing, and strategizing around Indigenous justice, repair, and reconciliation.
Women’s Ordination Leaders Discuss the Hope, Vibrancy, & Actions of the Movement
Call To Action’s Community Leaders hosted speakers from Women’s Ordination Conference, FutureChurch, and the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests for a discussion on ordination justice, the work that has been done in that area, and the work that continues.
Dr. Jill Plummer on Women Religious’ Contributions to Catholic Feminist Identity
Dr. Jill Plummer discusses the importance of Sister Betty Carroll, RSM, and other women religious who contributed to feminist activism and formation. What can we learn from their stories and take into this present moment?
Maureen O'Connell Examines Generations of Anti-Black Racism in Catholic Communities
Dr. Maureen O’Connell researches her family’s history with anti-Black racism and discusses how becoming anti-racist is a lifelong conversion process.
Webinar 3/3: local and national movements
Hear from Ruby Fuentes, John Gehring, and Quincy Howard, OP about their work for social, economic, and immigration justice. And hear strategies for how you can connect with local and national movements for justice.
Webinar 2/3: focusing our time and energy
Join Call to Action Re/Generation alum John Noble as he discusses the role of discernment in political action with Marianne Duddy-Burke (DignityUSA) and Catalina Adorno (Movimiento Cosecha).
Webinar 1/3: members at their local statehouse
Join members of the Metro and Upstate New York Call To Action chapters for a conversation about their efforts at the New York State Legislature to lobby for stronger protections for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.