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. […]
In September 2024, given the challenges presented by ongoing wars and egregious violence, Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative (CNI) established the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence bringing experiences of nonviolence from the peripheries around the world into dialogue with researchers, theologians and Church leaders. CNI understands nonviolence as a […]
In September 2024, Pax Christi Maine signed onto this Letter of Christian Support for Student Ceasefire and Divestment Campaigns. An excerpt: “We weep for all those who have lost their homes, their limbs, their beloved ones and their own lives. We declare that our hearts are big enough to feel […]
On September 28, 2024, a large crowd gathered from all over Maine to hear Fr. John Dear, priest, author, activist present on “Living Peace, Practicing Nonviolence: Lessons from Jesus, Gandhi and King for Today.” Fr. John has dedicated his life to following the way of the nonviolent Jesus in all […]
Maine Peace Education Initiative hosts powerful speakers and a portrait unveiling!
Twenty Pax Christi Maine members, from all parts of our state, gathered for an in-person retreat on August 17, 2024 at St. Monica’s Hall in Augusta. Our day included prayer, reflections, scripture readings, silence, hymns and Taize chant with harmonium accompaniment. We enjoyed a hearty lunch and this special time […]
