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.
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.
Lessons from the synodal way in the German Catholic Church
On November 20, join CTA Metro NY and FutureChurch to learn about the implications of “the synodal way” for our church.
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.
Appeal: Intentional communities, a home for our movement
CTA recently purchased the “Rye House,” a Catholic Worker house in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Catholic labor panel
On September 2, join CTA and the Democratic Socialists of America's Religion and Socialism Working Group for a panel discussion on the state of Catholic labor, and how to change it.
Tools to build our movement
Join us for this two-part workshop series! In Part 1: People Power, we’ll get to the heart of organizing and connect with our deepest longings for change. Building on this foundation, we’ll grow our skills as change-makers through the art of the 1-on-1 conversation in Part 2: Relationship-Centered Organizing.
NCR: Excommunicated or not, Call to Action leader served his church, community
Besides working to better the lives of people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against, in 1996 John Krejci was a founder of Call to Action Nebraska, a local chapter of the national church reform group. [...] John died at home on Aug. 11, 2021. He was 84 years old.
Introducing the 2021 National Campaign
Mutual aid, labor, and immigration are our themes for the year. Join us for workshops and more!
CTA welcomes new Associate Director
Please join us in welcoming Tamar Yager to our staff and wishing Dominic Surya well.
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.
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.
Breaking: Supreme Court allows Catholic discrimination against LGBTQ families
As Catholics we know that no one — not least parents who want to adopt a child — should be discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Statement process
This statement process was approved by Call To Action’s Vision Council (VC) in spring 2021. To increase transparency and empower our membership, we are making it publicly available.
Police abolition and the signs of the times
On June 21, Kascha Sanor will offer an introduction to police and prison abolition via liberation theology's "see, judge, act" framework.
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.
Explore joining CTA’s Vision Council committees on June 9 at 7 CT
Register here for a Zoom with CTA leaders this coming Wednesday. Join leaders from CTA’s committees for programming strategy, communications, anti-racism, development (fundraising), finance, personnel, and governance.
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.
Join us for Convergence 2021!
Save the date! Join us for a social meet-and-greet, review the spring study, and learn about our 2021 Campaign.