LESSONS I LEARNED FROM MY GRANDMOTHER, DOROTHY DAY

December 6, 2020

Reflections from Kate Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day
and author of Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved By Beauty

“An intimate, revealing and sometimes wrenching family memoir of the journalist and social advocate who is now being considered for canonization.” — The New York Times

Dorothy Day was a prominent Catholic, writer, social activist, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. What has been missing until now is a more personal account from the point of view of someone who knew her well. Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a frank and reflective, heartfelt and humorous portrayal written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy. It has won a Christopher Award and was chosen by the Chicago Tribune for best spiritual writing of 2017. Copies of Ms. Hennessy’s book are available in the Cathedral Bookstore (open limited hours; call 206-382-4500 for information).

We intend to record the presentation and make it available later on for those who cannot attend the Zoom session live.

KATE HENNESSY is a writer and the youngest of Dorothy Day’s nine grandchildren. She will share lessons learned from her grandmother, read excerpts from her book, and engage with questions from attendees. Kate lives in Ireland and will be joining us through Zoom.

Information and Registration, Patrick Barredo, Director of Social Outreach and Advocacy,
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