In this interview, former Catholic Worker and Marquette University student Mary Durnin speaks about the early days and personalities of the Catholic Worker, including Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. She mentions how Day's absolute pacifist stance led to rifts within the movement leading up to and during World War II, and discusses at length her time at Maryfarm in Easton, Penn., two religious retreats, and her admiration for Fr. Pacifique Roy. Durnin talks about leaving the Catholic Worker and returning home to Wisconsin. Durnin and the interviewer periodically discuss the confused state of American society, and how the Catholic Worker has become more inclusive and moved away from religion. Interviewed by Deane Mowrer.
"In this interview, former Catholic Worker and Marquette University student Mary Durnin speaks about the early days and personalities of the Catholic Worker, including Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. She mentions how Day's absolute pacifist stance led to rifts within the movement leading up to and during World War II, and discusses at length her time at Maryfarm in Easton, Penn., two religious retreats, and her admiration for Fr. Pacifique Roy. Durnin talks about leaving the Catholic Worker and returning home to Wisconsin. Durnin and the interviewer periodically discuss the confused state of American society, and how the Catholic Worker has become more inclusive and moved away from religion. Interviewed by Deane Mowrer."@en
"Interview conducted for Dorothy Day : portraits by those who knew her. Mary Durnin discusses her relationship with Dorothy Day and the impact she made on her life. She talks about Day staying with her at her home in Appleton, Wis. and discusses Day's respect for the doctrines of the Catholic Church. Interviewed by Rosalie G. Riegle. Interruptions in audio present in original recording."@en
"Former Catholic Worker and Marquette University student Mary Durnin discusses what drew her to the Worker, spending time on Catholic Worker farms, and the difficulties of communal living. She talks about Dorothy Day's personality and how she and Peter Maurin complemented each other in the movement. Durnin also describes her correspondence with Day after leaving the Worker. Interviewed by Amanda Burgitt. Interruptions in audio present in original recording."@en
"Interview conducted for Voices from the Catholic Worker. Catholic Worker Mary Durnin discusses her upbringing and her experiences with the Catholic Worker Movement. She talks about her time in various Worker houses, her work with Nicaraguan orphans and refugees, and her relationship with Dorothy Day. She also discusses her travels to Europe and England as well as what inspires her Catholic faith. Interviewed by Rosalie Riegle Troester. Interruptions in audio present in original recording."@en
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