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Remembering Bob Heineman (1946-2023)

In December 2023, the Catholic church reform movement lost Bob Heineman, a longtime leader in the movement and a beloved member of the Call To Action community. Bob served as Call To Action's director of development for more than 20 years. He brought his community organizing background to CTA and traveled the country to help develop new chapters, visit members, and stand on the frontlines of social justice actions, from anti-racism to workers' rights.

"Bob was a passionate worker for justice both in our church and our larger society," says CTA co-founder Sheila Daley. "He worked tirelessly as Call To Action’s lead fundraiser, helping the organization reach out to more and more people over many years."

“I relied on Bob's wisdom, infectious sense of humor, and his deep connection with Call To Action's members," adds former CTA executive director Jim FitzGerald. "I remain astounded by his ability to recall a CTA member's name and know so much detail about them—where they've lived, what they did for a living, what joys and struggles they've experienced. They weren't just donors, members, or chapter leaders to Bob. They were family."

Join Call To Action's Community Leaders on Wednesday, February 21, for a Celebration of Life in Honor of Bob Heineman. This memorial will be held on Zoom and provide friends and acquaintances of Bob to share their reflections in his memory. All who knew Bob and want to honor his life and memory are invited to attend.

Alternative Liturgies

Alternative liturgies are spiritual communities that meet outside a traditional parish setting. Our Alternative Liturgies Directory provides information about online prayer services, Intentional Eucharistic Communities, churches presided over by women priests, and more.

Liturgies currently listed are located in the United States but may be attended virtually.

Upcoming Events

  • Lenten Study on the Doctrine of Discovery

    Thursdays Feburary 15th, Feburary 22nd, and Feburary 29th

    7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT / 4 p.m. PT

    CTA’s "Lenten Study on the Doctrine of Discovery" is an educational and introspective exploration aimed primarily at engaging community members in understanding the historical implications of the Doctrine of Discovery. Held at the start of Lent 2024, this 3-part virtual series will help us conduct an examination of conscience. Each session will shed light on its impact on Indigenous communities and provide a platform for learning, reflection, and a commitment to reconciliation.

    This event builds upon CTA's newest resource, "How the Doctrine of Discovery is at Work Today" and other recent programming on the Doctrine of Discovery.

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    Bishops, Bodies & Medical Morality: Addressing Inequalities in Reproductive Healthcare at Catholic Hospitals

    Wednesday, March 6

    8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT | 6 p.m. MT | 5 p.m. PT

    Join Call To Action on Wednesday, March 6, for a virtual presentation and Q&A with medical sociologist Lori Freedman, Ph.D., author of Bishops and Bodies: Reproductive Care in American Catholic Hospitals. Freedman will discuss her decade-long research on reproductive healthcare at U.S. Catholic hospitals, and the devastating impact the bishops’ influence and authority over medicine have had on patients, physicians, and hospital personnel, including religious women.

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