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.
Catholic Groups Respond to the Death of Pope Benedict XVI
Members of church-reform coalitions worldwide comment on Pope Benedict’s legacy, from queer sexuality to clerical sex abuse.
CTA Supports Vatican Decision to Dismiss Anti-Abortion Activist Frank Pavone
Call To Action condemns Frank Pavone and his violent anti-abortion ministry, which promotes single-minded extremism in direct opposition to our mission as Catholics. Dismissing Pavone from his clerical role is long overdue.
Response to Dobbs decision: Reproductive justice is a Catholic value
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.
Sojourners: With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Vision Council member speaks out
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?”
We can’t remain silent: CTA condemns overturning Roe v. Wade
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.
Destigmatizing abortion: Bringing reproductive justice into the conversation
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.
Toolkit: A People’s Advent for Ordination Justice
Join us on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29th, as we canvas prophetic messages around key Catholic dioceses. How much longer must Catholics wait for the Church to recognize priestly people of all genders?
Vocations Awareness Week: November 1-9
The USCCB has designated November 1-7, 2020 to be National Vocations Awareness Week. Join our friends at Women’s Ordination Conference in calling for a more inclusive celebration of vocations!
Gender, Justice, Priesthood: Virtual Panel on June 13
CTA Chicago is organizing this virtual event as part of a forthcoming campaign for ordination justice.
Catholic Women Strike
Strike from Church participation, attendance, and financial contributions throughout the month of May.
International Women's Day and the Church
International Women’s Day should not be commodified, drained of its radical substance.
#CatholicToo Organizations Thank Women Religious and Other Survivors For Coming Forward
In December of 2017, Call To Action, FutureChurch and Women’s Ordination Conference unveiled their newest shared campaign, #CatholicToo, as a Catholic response to the outpouring of testimonies from women breaking their silence about harassment and abuse across industries (#MeToo).
Joan Chittister Webinar this October!
“The world can’t afford to have the errors of the last generation become even more death-dealing. For the sake of the next generation we need leaders who inspire us to be fully human together.”
Radical Grace is available on DVD!
Last year we hosted filmmaker Rebecca Parrish at the annual conference in Milwaukee, and now we are spreading the word that you can watch the film in your home now too! It's great for house parties and local CTA events!
Catholic Women Look Forward with Hope
We love sharing messages of hope from our friends in other Catholic reform organizations. Read more on the progress of women's ordination in America.
40th Anniversary Mass in Rochester embodies a welcoming church
Mary Ramerman celebrated the mass along with Myra Brown, and in true woman-priest form delivered a moving homily and created a loving and peaceful space.
Rome and beyond: join us next March for an inclusive pilgrimage!
Call To Action’s inclusive pilgrimage will focus on women in the early church, and welcomes all people on this faith journey.