Dedicated to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy
St. Benedict Catholic Worker
Join us in making an impact: volunteer
We need volunteers to help out on food delivery days. Also at pop-up welcoming tables at various locations throughout Fresno. Of course, we always welcome donations of food, clothing, and financial contributions.
Come and Experience Our Hospitality
Whether at a Roundtable Discussion, an Advent or Lent journey, Vespers, a Grief Education and Support Group, our St. Joseph’s Table, or just for a cup of coffee and a chat, get involved with the St. Benedict Catholic Worker House of Hospitality
Food for Families in Need
What we do and how you can participate
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Food Ministry
We need food donations and volunteers to help with distribution to families
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Grief Ministry
Grief education and support groups and individual counseling are available from our certified grief counselor
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Spiritual Ministry
Roundtable discussions and presentations, Advent and Lent journey groups, and Vespers (Evening Prayer)
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Pastoral Counseling
Individual, cancer support, spiritual direction
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House of Hospitality
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker House of Hospitality is located at 4022 N Cheryl Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
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Social Justice Advocacy
We take a prophetic stance against injustice, racism, war, and environmental destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded the Catholic Worker?
Dorothy Day (a candidate for sainthood in the Catholic Church) and Peter Maurin founded the Catholic Worker in New York City on May 1, 1933. The St. Benedict Catholic Worker was founded on July 21, 1997 by Liza and Bryan Apper. There are nearly 200 Catholic Worker houses around the world.
What is the connection to St. Benedict?
Liza Apper, Obl. OSB and Bryan Apper, Obl.OSB are both Benedictine Oblates of St. Andrew’s Abbey. The St. Benedict Catholic Worker is organized around the Benedictine practices of prayer, work, and hospitality. Dorothy Day was also a Benedictine Oblate.
Are Catholic Workers paid a salary?
The St. Benedict Catholic Worker is a 100% volunteer organization.
Where are you located?
4022 N Cheryl Ave, Fresno, CA 93705
Who runs your grief groups?
Liza Apper is a certified grief counselor with an MPS degree and 33 graduate credits in various aspects of grief counseling.