Inclusive alternative faith communities: Finding meaning, spiritual renewal, and hope
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.
“Letter to Joe” campaign opposes Title 42
In the first two weeks of Advent, we will inundate the White House with personal letters demanding the immediate cessation of Title 42. Use our toolkit to take action by December 10!
A letter to Joe: Oppose Title 42
Title 42 was activated by the Trump administration and has been continued by the Biden administration. This policy has effectively prevented anyone crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum in the United States.
Introducing the alternative liturgies calendar
Find inclusive, Catholic liturgies — outside the parish setting.
Immigration lobbying workshop
On September 25, join CTA and NETWORK to learn how to lobby on immigration policies and practices. No prior experience or involvement is necessary.
Companions on the journey: A virtual workshop for direct action
Learn about a project to support asylum seekers in their journey from the Border to their families or sponsors throughout the country.
NCR: Call To Action's scorecards rate US bishops on anti-racism work
Despite global uprisings against police brutality and systemic racism, many U.S. bishops and cardinals have not spoken publicly about these issues, while others have yet to turn talk into action, according to the Catholic social justice organization Call To Action.
Archbishop, editor: Angelus News minimizes systemic racism
With your leadership, may the Angelus come to exemplify a media platform for balanced reporting of contemporary issues and voices by authors and media sources with foundational journalistic credentials.
To dismantle racism, Catholics must hold our bishops (and ourselves) accountable
For the past few months Call To Action’s Lobbying Team has been working on an initiative to build relationships in the work for racial justice, increasing accountability and transparency in the relationship between bishops and the laity.
Bishops: Relevant Radio is not faithful to Church teaching
Using your leadership position at Relevant Radio, may you encourage their programming to portray the Catholic Church as a voice for unity, with sincere, open dialogue and action on critical issues in our nation and world.
Act against Catholic polarization
These apostolates skew the rich breath of Catholic thought and social doctrine into a narrow theological pedigree, in what has been described as a synergy of money, politics and religion. Take action!
Bishops, clergy: End affiliation with the Napa Institute
Given the nature, message and objectives of the Napa Institute, we ask that you reconsider and dismiss your affiliation with this organization.
A Virtual Border Experience
Join us to get a pulse on what’s happening on the border now and to explore what the future may hold for a comprehensive immigration policy that honors the dignity of each person.
October and November Working Groups
Since June, our four strategy working groups have been building toward Advent. We are now entering the home stretch of our National Campaign. In these final months of Ordinary Time, we invite you to step into our work for justice.
August and September Working Groups
As July turns to August, we’ve scheduled the next two months of our working group meetings.
Looking to Advent
We chose Advent as a time for coordinated action because of its symbolic resonance. Advent is the beginning of the Catholic year. It is the time of preparation for the birth of Christ, a time of gestation, anticipation, and longing.
Strategy Working Groups Begin
These monthly gatherings will offer space to think about how to use each strategy, workshop projects that you're working on in your local context, develop new projects with other people, and learn from expert Strategy Leaders.
Apply to be a Strategy Leader
Strategy Leaders are conveners, cultivators, weavers, and shapers of the 2020 National Campaign.
Strategy 4: Alternatives
Alternatives are central to the Catholic reform movement and we’ve decided to add them as a fourth strategy for our 2020 National Campaign.