Catholic Worker Movement
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- Mission
- There are over 185 Catholic Worker Communities in the world, with 168 in 37 US states, 6 in 3 Canadian provinces, and 15 in 10 other countries. (Listed under International.) Catholic Worker communities are independent of each other, and vary in their activities, relationship to the Catholic Church, and how they incorporate Catholic Worker philosophy and tradition. http://www.catholicworker.org/communities/commstates.cfm
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Volunteer opportunities in Catholic Worker communities
Are you looking for a life-changing experience in service to the poor on behalf of social justice? Volunteering at a Catholic Worker community is guaranteed to provide that experience.
While all Catholic Worker communities welcome volunteers to work in many capacities, those listed on the website are seeking the specific help indicated.
Since Catholic Worker communities vary widely in their specific work and lifestyle, please read any descriptions under contact information before contacting a community
Or see list at:
http://www.catholicworker.org/communities/commlistall.cfm#AL
Catholic Workers live a simple lifestyle in community, serve the poor, and resist war and social injustice. Most are grounded in the Gospel, prayer, and the Catholic faith, although some houses on this list state that they are interfaith. Each Catholic Worker house is independent and there is no "Catholic Worker headquarters".
Income for Catholic Worker houses can come from outside jobs held by members or by cottage industries developed by the community, but most houses survive on donations. Every Catholic Worker house can use donations of money and/or specific items like food, clothing, etc...Most can also use volunteers from the surrounding community to help with the work. If you feel called to do something about poverty and homelessness in your community, your local Catholic Worker house would be a great place to start. This is a list of all the Catholic Worker communities that we know about, indexed by state or country.