Congratulations to the Pax Christi New England Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons! The results of their survey on public knowledge about nuclear weapons have been published on the webpage of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Vatican. Pax Christi Maine co-coordinator, Denny Dreher is an integral part […]
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Pax Christi USA response to military strikes on Iran
Pax Christi Maine fully supports the following statement made by our national leadership at Pax Christi USA. Their statement also includes supporting statements from Pope Leo as well as U.S. Bishops. March 1, 2026 — Pax Christi USA, the national Catholic peace movement, condemns the horrific bombing of Iran by […]
Solidarity To Advocate for Neighbors Dignity (STAND)
In this time of discord and anxiety in the United States, people of faith and good will resist the violent and terrorizing actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. (I.C.E.) Pax Christi USA offers the resources below to help our members and others take action — together we PRAY, we STUDY, and we ACT for […]
One Church One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants
One Church One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants Cumberland County Jail, Portland, ME Pax Christi Maine members hosted a Prayer Vigil on November 13, 2025, the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. This event was part of the One Church One Family: Catholic Public Witness […]
PCUSA Sept. 11, 2025 Statement: We Must Love Our Enemies
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 […]
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 […]
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