Are Catholic Women Still Waiting?
For this panel discussion, CTA’s Community Leaders are bringing together three powerful voices on gender equality within the Catholic Church.
CTA Community Leaders Present LGBTQ+ Event: “Finding Your Voice”
On Jan. 18, CTA’s Community Leaders will host Dr. Bradley Leger for a presentation on facilitating conversations between LGBTQ+ communities, allies, and church leaders.
Catholic culture wars with Michael Sean Winters
Following his “thruway tour” across upstate New York, Michael Sean Winters will discuss the Catholic culture wars at this May 18 Zoom event.
Virtual Black History Month presentation
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.
2021 chapter updates
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.
Healing haunted histories: Exploring a discipleship of decolonization
Join CTA Sacramento and authors Ched Myers and Elaine Enns for this December 5th event. We’ll explore how settlers can transform our lifeways and structures by practicing restorative solidarity and reparation with Indigenous Californians.
Honoring closing chapters
CTA is grateful for the many chapters that have come and gone over the years. A chapter closure is not a failure — we honor the past and allow new things to emerge.
Portland community provides mutual aid — beyond the church hierarchy
When a conservative priest took over their parish and houseless outreach program, this community took matters into their own hands.
The Tulsa race massacre: 100 years later
On June 13, Lincoln Cochrane, a leader in the Black Wall Street Alliance, will speak about the historical significance of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Rescheduled: Honest Conversations on Racism
Rescheduled! The Racial Justice Circle has held "Honest Conversations on Racism" events at 21 Catholic parishes in Baltimore. Learn more from Ryan and Joan Sattler of CTA Maryland on June 16.
Sr. Irma Dillard: What if white people ended racism?
On March 17, please join Sister Irma Dillard, RSCJ for an hour to hear a frank presentation on race in the U.S. Church today. Register now.
Solitary Confinement in New York State Prisons: A Virtual Panel Discussion
On January 24, join Call To Action - Metro NY to learn about the use and abuse of solitary confinement in NYS Prisons, the harm it causes, and what you can do to help.
Homelessness talk begins bi-monthly series
In January 2021, Call To Action’s chapter leaders begin a series of virtual presentations on justice issues in the church and world. CTA Executive Director Zach Johnson and long-time leader Caryl Callsen will present on homelessness.
How to Start a Chapter: Call
On Tuesday, October 6, join us for an hour-long call about how to start a chapter! At this gathering, you’ll connect with other people around the country who are thinking about starting CTA chapters.
How to Start a Chapter: An Interview with Dale Avers and Dominic Surya
There is no single blueprint for a CTA chapter. We encourage people to start chapters to meet the needs of their own communities.
Gender, Justice, Priesthood: Virtual Panel on June 13
CTA Chicago is organizing this virtual event as part of a forthcoming campaign for ordination justice.
National Catholic Reporter features CTA on pandemic, immigration
“Call To Action/USA held a regional meeting in the Rio Grande Valley last November, where about 50 Catholics gathered to learn about the migrant experience first-hand.”
Called to action webinar
This webinar will be the first of a three-part series facilitated by John Noble, a Master of Divinity student at Brite Divinity School and board member of NETWORK. During this live interview, he will lead us through the background of this legislative coalition, the joys and challenges of legislative work, and a time of questions and ongoing discussion with the webinar viewers.
CTA New York Chapters Respond to NY Passing Child Victims Act
Call To Action expresses our heartfelt gratitude to our New York chapters for their tireless work to help pass the Child Victims Act. Below is a statement from our New York chapters.
Call To Action Calls on Bishop Conley to Lift Excommunication of CTA Members
Excommunication should not be used as a fear tactic, or as punishment for speaking out against injustice. CTA/Nebraska members are faithful Catholics who have worked tirelessly for justice in their church. Instead of being excommunicated, they should be celebrated.