Where did dorothy day live

Dorothy Day lived nontraditionally for a Catholic, yet she has a profound influence on many Catholics today.

Where was dorothy day born

She is even being considered for canonization. She founded the Catholic Worker Movement, including the “hospitality houses” that serve as purposeful communities.

Catholic Social Justice

In order to understand Dorothy Day, it is necessary to first have a brief primer on Catholic Social Justice.

Catholic Social Teaching is a canonical set of beliefs about social issues. The modern history of Catholic Social Teaching began in 1891 with the publication of Rerum Novarum, written by Pope Leo XIII.

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This papal encyclical (a letter written by a pope) responded to problems caused by the Industrial Revolution. Common themes of Catholic Social Teaching are caring for the environment, somewhat left-leaning economic views, caring for the poor, and pacifism.

Catholic Social Justice is simply Catholic Social Teach