Announcing seed grant recipients
Our first three accepted projects address power and privilege through anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses. In Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, these communities are working for justice within the Catholic Church and beyond.
A virtual gathering at Annunciation House
Join us on April 2! At this virtual event, a member of the Call To Action Immigration Working Group will share the story of her week-long visit to El Paso and her experience volunteering at Casa de Refugio. This will be followed by an extensive interview with the Director of Annunciation House, Ruben Garcia.
Conversation on intentional communities and church reform
What are intentional communities? How do they relate to church reform? From convents to Catholic Worker houses, community can help people live the radical, inclusive message of the Gospel. Join us on March 16 for this Zoom conversation!
Apply for CTA seed grants
Call To Action is delighted to launch our seed grant program, providing funds to individuals, groups, and grassroots organizations! Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to projects that uplift marginalized people or communities. Apply by February 14.
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.
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.
2021 year-in-review
Let’s look back on what we did together in the last twelve months. Thank you to all of our members whose love and dedication strengthened our community this year!
Epiphany celebration
You’re invited to join Call To Action for an epiphany celebration on January 8, 2022! We’ll reflect on 2021, debrief our work, and look ahead to the new year.
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.
Introducing the Left Catholic zine
In 2022, CTA members are launching Left Catholic, a new zine that will be available as a print and online publication. “We want to build a Catholic church for the people. To do so, we turn to the many traditions of the left and liberation movements.”
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.
A year of new collaborations
In 2021, we leaned heavily into partnerships. We worked with the Democratic Socialists of America, the Sunrise Movement, Catholic Workers, NETWORK Lobby, and more.
Rethinking our relationship to stolen land
Non-Indigenous people residing in the Americas live on stolen land. What are the implications of the Catholic Church's land ownership today, in the supposedly postcolonial era? Join this December 14 conversation with Re/Generator Tess Thompson.
Year-end appeal for an Advent church
We are building a home for Christ coming as a young person, an old person, a person of color, an LGBTQ person, a person on the margins of the church — and we can only do this with your help.
“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!
QTPOC Advent liturgy
All CTA members and friends who identify as Queer/Trans*, Black/Brown, Indigenous, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, People of Color are invited to participate in a special virtual Advent liturgy on December 5!
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.
A Queer Catholic love story to follow this Advent
Are you ready for a light-hearted Christmas story that celebrates queer love? Sacred Hearts is a podcast for queer Catholics and their allies.
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.