Is modern life making us happier—or pulling us further from God, family, and one another? Mike Thomas and Andrew Ewell of the Catholic Land Movement join Conor to discuss why so many Catholics are rediscovering a simpler, land-based way of life rooted in prayer, family, and meaningful work. Together they explore Catholic social teaching, distributism, technology and AI, the importance of subsidiarity and community, and how reconnecting with the created world can help restore a more human, virtuous, and deeply Catholic way of living. youtu.be/Eexwp0q3qoE

CLM Canada Signal Group Calling all Canadians! If you’re drawn to the land, join the CLM Canada Signal group and connect with Catholics across the country who share that call. Scan the QR code in the image to join, and feel free to introduce yourself when you do. CLM already has five chapters in Southern Ontario: Kitchener, London, Peterborough, Port Perry (Greater Toronto Area), and Glengarry (Ottawa). Visit catholiclandmovement.info to connect with the chapter nearest you. Questions? Email [email protected]

South Central Alabama Chapter Kickoff The South Central Alabama chapter of the Catholic Land Movement is holding its kickoff! Join us on Sunday, November 8, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 725 Elba Hwy, Troy, AL, as we celebrate our parish patron, St. Martin of Tours. The day begins with Holy Mass at 11 a.m., followed by a brief introduction to the Catholic Land Movement and a review of a couple of books that lay the groundwork for a return to productive, agrarian Catholic family life rooted in faith. Stay into the evening for a potluck picnic, traditional folk music from our parish musicians (bring your instruments and play along!), and the chance to cut sugar cane and taste its juice. Bring your family and stay awhile. Questions? Contact Stephen at [email protected] or 1-334-304-5225.

Southern New Jersey: All Hallows Eve Celebration The Southern New Jersey chapter of the Catholic Land Movement is holding its kickoff! Join us for an All Hallows Eve fire pit party on Saturday, October 31, at the Saint Hildegard Mission House, 1105 Tuckahoe Rd, Milmay, NJ, as we celebrate the holy saints. The Mission House is still a work in progress and doesn’t have a kitchen yet, so we’re ordering pizza. Feel free to bring treats and your favorite drinks to share, and please RSVP so we know how many pizzas to order. RSVP to Nicole at [email protected] or call/text 856-524-9800.

Catholic Land Movement 101 (Morrilton, Arkansas) Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton invites you to Theology on Tap for an evening on the mission of the Catholic Land Movement. Come learn how CLM helps Catholic families resettle onto productive land they own, guided by the social teaching of the Church and built on four pillars: Resettlement, Education, Fellowship, and Glorification. Sunday, October 25, 5 to 7 PM Orenwood Hall, Morrilton, AR Please RSVP by October 14 using the link or QR code on the flyer.

Join the Catholic Land Movement in Italy for an afternoon of faith, family, and farm life in Crescentino (VC) on Sunday, November 15, 2026. We’ll begin with a pizza lunch at 1 PM, and everyone is welcome to bring dishes, desserts, or drinks to share. At 2:30, the children can bake cookies in the wood-fired oven, so bring a batch of dough ready to go. At 3:30 we’ll visit the piglets and hear a presentation on raising pigs, and at 4:30 we’ll walk to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Palazzo, a baroque church from 1776 about a kilometer from the town center. We’ll close with a snack and farewells at 5:30. Weather permitting, lunch may be outdoors, so dress warmly. The meeting location will be shared when you register. To register or for more information, contact Cosima Gambaro at 334 609 9808 or [email protected].

Take the leap, start your heap! The Catholic Land Movement is partnering with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District for Composting 101, part of Ohio Soil Health Week 2026. Composting is an easy, economical way to turn yard and kitchen scraps into rich, living soil. Gail Prunty, Education Specialist with Geauga Soil & Water, will walk through the basics and benefits of composting, different methods to try, and how to avoid common problems. Every participant will have a chance to win a free kitchen compost pail. Monday, November 16, 2026 Fellowship at 6 PM, presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Claridon Woodlands Park Building 11383 Claridon Troy Rd, Chardon, OH 44024 Text or call (440) 506-3245 to RSVP or for more information.

The Catholic Land Movement National Speaking Tour is coming to San Antonio, Texas! Join us Saturday, October 31 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the undercroft of the Little Flower Basilica (1715 N. Zarzamora St.) for a presentation on the history and mission of the CLM, Catholic Social Teaching in everyday life, productive property and family life, and building local communities rooted in faith. Scan the QR code to RSVP. Questions? Email [email protected]. Presented by Michael Thomas, Director & Co-Founder of the Catholic Land Movement.

The CLM Morgantown chapter is hosting a sourdough day! Join us Saturday, October 17, for Mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. John's University Parish, followed by brunch and a hands-on sourdough class at the Noel Homestead. We'll cover getting and managing a starter, working dough for the best rise, troubleshooting, and sampling rye, brioche, and other variations. After class, we'll talk about renewing Catholic culture through the parish. Please bring a dish to share for brunch, a 1 qt. casserole dish or Dutch oven, and an apron. The entire family is welcome! To RSVP or ask questions, email [email protected] or call Kevin Noel at (757) 409-2736.

---Winona, TX--- The Catholic Land Movement National Speaking Tour is headed to Winona, Texas! Join us Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 pm to learn about the CLM's mission, productive property and family life, and how Catholic Social Teaching can take root in your home and community. The entire family is welcome and encouraged to come. RSVP with the QR code or at [email protected] to receive the address. Presented by Michael Thomas, Director & Co-Founder of the Catholic Land Movement.

Dayton CLM Sourdough Workshop Join Dayton CLM for a hands-on sourdough workshop with members Sara Gettelfinger and Ashley McIlhargie! Learn the ins and outs of sourdough bread making, and take home your own sourdough starter. Saturday, October 24, 2026 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. West Milton, OH Please bring $15 to cover supplies. RSVP by noon on Friday, October 23, to Ashley at (707) 592-2964 (or on Signal) to receive the address.

Outdoor Screening: Servant of All Join the Western Reserve Chapter for an outdoor screening of Servant of All, a documentary on the life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Sunday, October 4 Popcorn at 7:00 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 13250 Chardon-Windsor Rd, Chardon, OH 44024 Bring a lawn chair. No RSVP needed!

~Call for Submissions~ In the tradition of the parish cookbook, the Catholic Land Movement is putting together a CLM Cookbook, and we'd love to include your recipes! We're gathering regional specialties and cherished family recipes from CLM members worldwide, arranged to follow the liturgical calendar. The finished cookbook will celebrate the agricultural, culinary, and spiritual heritage of the families that make up the CLM community. Send your recipes to [email protected].

John Cuddeback is a friend of the CLM (he spoke at our 2025 National Conference), and we would like to introduce you to his work. He is a philosophy professor (and homesteader) who founded LifeCraft to make accessible today timeless wisdom about living the good life in our homes. His new book, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter, explains the traditional understanding of the nature of a household, and so offers the foundation and framework for why living on the land is so fitting. The eight principles in this book will challenge you to rethink your own households in light of ultimate truths, and offer concrete direction for your home life in these challenging times, wherever you live. We think you will appreciate the combination of philosophical depth, accessibility, and practicality. You can purchase the book here: ignatius.com/intentional-hou… He and his wife Sofia also have a popular podcast, The Intentional Household. A couple of recommended episodes are Is Homesteading for Everyone? and How Wendell Berry Changed Our Household. Check out his podcast here: life-craft.org/podcast/

Every fall, apples, grapes, and other harvests come in faster than most families can use them. A good fruit press makes it possible to turn that harvest into cider and juice for the home, but it's expensive, and most families can't afford to buy one themselves. We're raising funds to buy a cider press for the North Idaho Catholic Land Movement chapter's tool library. Families in the chapter will be able to borrow it when their harvest comes in, learn how to use it together, and pass on these skills to future generations. When Catholic families pool what they have, they can do a lot more than any of us could alone. If you'd like to help, you can give here: zeffy.com/en-US/donation-for… Please share this with anyone who might want to be part of it.

Join the Catholic Land Movement in Buckingham County, Virginia, for a sheep processing day on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. We'll begin with the Holy Rosary, share food and fellowship, and then work through a lamb slaughter together, learning a traditional skill alongside fellow Catholics. Kids are welcome! Please bring a dish to share and a chair. Scottsville, VA (RSVP for address) RSVP: [email protected]