Radio Interview: Labor day and the Catholic Connection September 3, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints, Social Justice Did you know that Catholics were influential in starting the first parades to commemorate laborers, back in the 1880s? Or that we celebrate a secular Labor Day in September and a Catholic Labor Day May 1 on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Bill Droell, author, teacher and longtime editor for the National Center for the Laity about the origins of Labor Day, what popes have said about those who work and about just wages for families, as we mark Labor Day Sept. 2. Click play below to listen to the full episode. Catholic Review · Sept. 1, 2024 | Labor day and the Catholic Connection More radio interviews Radio Interview: Baltimore archdiocese welcomes increasing number of seminarians New schools chancellor sees hope in Catholic schools Radio Interview: The Spiritual Power of the St. Benedict Cross and Medal Radio Interview: Baltimore sportscaster reflects on his career and Catholic faith Radio Interview: Following the non-violent Jesus Radio Interview: Global Catholic Communications Copyright © 2024 Catholic Review Media Print