Tom Webb was born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA. Since 1980 I have pursued graduate studies at the University of San Francisco (Theology, 1982), Duquesne University (Formative Spirituality 1994) and Catholic Theological Union (Pastoral Studies 2003). I have spent nearly 20 years living and working in the San Francisco Bay area as a Catholic high school teacher, lay pastoral associate and non-profit administrator. Additionally I have been involved in faith-based justice and peace and reconciliation efforts, including serving on the national council of Pax Christi USA. After spending nearly 13 years outside the Bay Area, I have now returned and serve on the staff of the Oakland Catholic Worker.
Eighteen- year -olds can vote, enter into legal contracts, serve in the military or be tried as adults. Yet 18-year- olds, with very few exceptions,[Read more]
As Americans, we typically associate the holiday season as a time of merriment and generosity. Shopping for gifts for loved ones and friends, holiday parties,[Read more]
With the furor over the tragic murders in San Bernardino and Paris by self-proclaimed Islamic State sympathizers still sending shock waves across the United States[Read more]
In a country that has experienced generations of profound government misconduct – ranging from outright theft of public funds to insidious forms of torture and[Read more]
Ask Lorrain Taylor, founder of 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence, or Rev.Damita Davis-Howard of Ceasefire Oakland about gun violence. Both Oakland women have lost[Read more]
Perhaps a parent’s worst nightmare is to outlive her own children. But can someone imagine the horror of learning that two of your children have[Read more]
