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Dorothy Day

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Dorothy Day-Social Activist & Helper of the Poor

1897-1980

Day was born in Brooklyn, New York, and spent two years attending the University of Illinois. In her 20s, Day was active in the Socialist movement, which held rallies and protests to advocate government ownership of large factories and businesses. in New York City, she worked as a reporter for different Socialist papers. But in 1927, Day decided to convert from atheism to Roman Catholicism. 

        After she became a Catholic, Day maintained her strong desire to help people living in poverty. She became a strong believer in pacifism and felt frustrated that there were so many large, wealthy churches in cities where many were living in poverty. Working with a friend, Day started a monthly newspaper in 1933 which discussed issues related to poverty and helping the poor. The paper, called The Catholic Worker, also described different social programs of the Catholic church. 

        During the Great Depression, Day saw crowds of men and women on the streets of New York City who needed food and places to stay. As a result, she opened houses of hospitality where homeless men and women could stay and receive any needed assistance. Later she established a farm in the country where poor people learned to work and live productive lives. Eventually, thousands of people across the country became involved in what became know as the " catholic Worker Movement." Day wrote books about her work, including House of Hospitality and Loaves and Fishes. She also wrote an autobiography entitled A Quiet Loneliness. The Catholic Worker is still being published today. 

 

 


 

Learning from Her Character

1. What was Dorothy Day committed to during her life?

2. How did Dorothy Day respond to needs around her?

3. What are needs in your community that you and your family could help meet? 

 

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