Dorothy Day
Born in 1897
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Dorothy Day was an American journalist, social activist, and convert to Catholicism.
Born in 1897, she led a bohemian youth before experiencing a profound spiritual transformation.
In the 1930s, Day co-founded the Catholic Worker movement with Peter Maurin, combining direct aid for the poor with nonviolent activism.
Her life was characterized by a commitment to social justice, pacifism, and living out Gospel values.
Day's writing and activism made her a significant figure in American Catholicism, challenging both church and society.
Her legacy continues to inspire, and the Catholic Church has opened her cause for canonization.
