Dorothy Day (1897–1980) was an American journalist, social activist, and devout Catholic convert. She is best known for her role in establishing the Catholic Worker Movement, which combines direct aid for the poor and homeless with nonviolent direct action on their behalf. In 1933, alongside Peter Maurin, she co-founded the Catholic Worker newspaper, which advocated for the Catholic social teaching of hospitality toward those on the margins of society, including personalism and voluntary poverty. Day's life was marked by her commitment to social justice, pacifism, and her unwavering dedication to her faith. She was a prolific writer and her writings often dealt with issues of social justice, spirituality, and pacifism. Her autobiography "The Long Loneliness" and collections of her writings, such as "Loaves and Fishes," provide insight into her life, her spiritual journey, and her social activism. Day's life and work have earned her a reputation as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American Catholicism. The Roman Catholic Church has opened the cause for her canonization, and she is thus referred to as a Servant of God.