We are a diverse community from many backgrounds who share a common commitment to service.  Our community relies on the generosity of supporters for the funds and materials needed for the hospitality we offer. We strive to be good stewards of the resources that come our way.
 
Because we are a community that opens our home to others, we do not seek nonprofit charitable status from the IRS. We accept no government money, and we are not financially supported by any foundation or denomination. Instead, individuals, groups and individual churches donate money, food, and other supplies.
 
Our property is held according to the Des Moines Catholic Worker Trust.

No one in the Des Moines Catholic Worker Community is paid a salary.  We live in our houses and receive room and board in exchange for living and working in the DMCW community. We offer our time and energy in the spirit of personal sacrifice, and we invite others to do the same.
OUR COMMUNITY
About Us
About the Catholic Worker Movement MoMovement
The ideology and philosophy of the Catholic Worker Movement may be best expressed in this document titled “Aims and Means.”

More information is also at these links:

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"The greatest challenge of the day 
is how to bring about a revolution 
of the heart, a revolution which 
has to start with each one of us."
                                   -Dorothy Day
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We are usually open to considering new members.  Those who share our values and commitment to service can be invited to join our community after completing a 30-day introduction to living and working with us.  

Email  dmcatholicworker@gmail.com

or  phone us at 515-243-0765.

 

Tracy Robson

Wrigley Megan and Frankie Hughes

David Goodner

Cordaro and Shaw on Sabbatical

Mona Shaw and Frank Cordaro are on sabbatical until October 1, 2010.  All inquiries about the Des Moines Catholic Worker should be sent to dmcatholicworker@gmail.com.