In his letter to the U.S. Bishops sent on February 11, 2025, Pope Francis shares his grave concern for “the major crisis that is taking place in the United States with the initiation of a program of mass deportations”. “The act of deporting people who in many cases […]
During the Inaugural Prayer Service at the National Cathedral on January 21, 2025, The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop Episcopal Diocese of Washington, implored newly elected Pres. Trump to have mercy on immigrants, the most vulnerable individuals, families and children. Those targeted, and others who can be caught up […]
Faith communities in Maine and across the country are raising their voices in opposition to the accelerated arrests and detention of immigrants, the majority of whom are working people embedded in community life with families to support. They are not criminals. The federal funding freeze is yet another example of […]
Human rights activists from across Maine braved the snow and cold to stand in solidarity with the men who remain imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, a U.S. military base in Cuba. January 11th marks the 23rd year since the prison was opened. The vigil and rally to Close Guantanamo, which […]
Family and friends from all over Maine and beyond gathered together on Saturday November 23, 2024 to honor and remember Ursula Slavick, a beloved member of Pax Christi Maine. A beautiful Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Paul Sullivan, SJ, and Fr. Frank Morin at St. Pius X Church in Portland. […]
