Catholic Worker Movement
3 members Public
Houses of hospitality living the works of mercy among the poor.
History
The Catholic Worker Movement was founded in 1933 by Servant of God Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in New York City, beginning with The Catholic Worker newspaper, sold for a penny a copy, during the Great Depression.
Rooted in the Gospel, Catholic social teaching, and a commitment to nonviolence and voluntary poverty, the movement established 'houses of hospitality' offering food and shelter to the poor, as well as farming communes. Each house is autonomous.
Today the Catholic Worker Movement comprises a network of independent communities across the United States and beyond, continuing Day and Maurin's vision of personalist service and peacemaking. Dorothy Day's cause for canonization is open.
What they do
- Houses of hospitality offering food and shelter
- Works of mercy and direct service to the poor
- Advocacy for peace and nonviolence
- The Catholic Worker newspaper and farming communities
How to get involved
Each Catholic Worker community is autonomous. To get involved, connect with a local house of hospitality — the movement's directory lists communities by region.
Official links
Catholic Worker Movement chapters
Local chapters from our directory.
