Pax Christi USA mourns and prays for the families and loved ones of those who are targeted with violence. We deplore any use of violence, any attempts to intimidate, silence or harm others. In light of the rise in both attempted and fatal targeted physical violence on political figures (most […]
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Bread Not Bombs
Bread Not Bombs: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki Davenport Park, Bangor – August 6, 2025 Pax Christi Maine and the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine co-sponsored a community gathering to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. People from diverse backgrounds, from […]
PCUSA National Conference July 2025
“Reclaiming the Power of Nonviolence in a Broken World” Over 200 people from across the country participated in the Pax Christi USA National Conference held in Detroit on July 25-27, 2025. Pre-Conference meetings for State and Regional Leaders and the Young Adult Caucus were held on July 24th. It was a […]
Journey of Peace and Friendship
Several Pax Christi Maine members took part in the eight day walk from Indian Island to August, starting on Earth Day, April 22 and ending the following Tuesday. The journey was led by Sherri Mitchell, citizen of the Penobscot Nation and Director of the Land Peace Foundation. It was a […]
Pax Christi Maine Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
Pax Christi Maine mourns the passing of this holy servant of God who walked in the footsteps of Jesus. Pope Francis offered a lived example of unconditional love, mercy, compassion, inclusion, humility, justice, equality, care for creation and more. A true champion for migrants, a just peace, nonviolent resistance, speaking […]
Faith in Action
Pax Christi members from all over our state have been participating in a series of public demonstrations being held to voice opposition to the current onslaught of severe cuts to essential services and supports for children, families, elders, marginalized peoples – the most vulnerable among us. Standing in solidarity with […]
PC Maine Remembers Elaine McGillicuddy
Pax Christi Maine mourns the death of our beloved, long-time member Elaine McGillicuddy, who died on February 17 at the age of 89. Elaine brought a special grace, joy and deep sense of peace to so many Pax Christi Maine gatherings through the years. Several members joined her extensive community […]
Pope Francis speaks pointedly in a letter to U.S. Catholic Bishops
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 […]
Sharing the Gospel Message
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 […]
Raising Our Voices for Justice and Mercy
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 […]
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PCUSA Sept. 11, 2025 Statement: We Must Love Our Enemies
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PCUSA National Conference July 2025
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Journey of Peace and Friendship
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Pax Christi Maine Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
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