Pax Christi is a Catholic peace movement with 120 member organizations worldwide that promotes peace, respect of human rights, justice and reconciliation throughout the world.
Grounded in the belief that peace is possible and that vicious cycles of violence and injustice can be broken, Pax Christi addresses the root causes and destructive consequences of violent conflict and war.
Pax Christi San Antonio works with all organizations in the city that promote peace and justice for all peoples.
Grounded in the belief that peace is possible and that vicious cycles of violence and injustice can be broken, Pax Christi addresses the root causes and destructive consequences of violent conflict and war.
Pax Christi San Antonio works with all organizations in the city that promote peace and justice for all peoples.
Next Meeting April 6th 2019
Calendar
In Austin Monday March 25, 6:30pm, lecture by Rev. John Floberg, who organized the national call that drew over 500 interfaith clergy to Standing Rock in November 2016 (the Dakota Access Pipeline protest). Weeks Campus Center, Episcopal Seminary of the South West, 501 E. 32nd St.
Tuesday March 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Deliberative Dialogue, “What Should We Do About the Opioid Epidemic?” Fleck Hall 305, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Parking permit: https://www.stedwards.edu/contact-us/main-campus-united-states
Wednesday March 27, 4:30pm-6:00pm, Panel discussion, “National Emergencies.” Munday Library, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. For temporary parking permit: https://stedwards.nupark.com/portal/Account/VisitorLogin
In Beaumont
Friday March 29, 6:00pm-Saturday March 30, 4:30pm, Sr. Patty Chappelle, SNDdeN (Pax Christi USA), Catholic Social Teaching Workshop. St. Jude Thaddeus Cathlic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, TX. Information: LaWanna 409-924-4333. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-feet-of-love-faith-in-action-tickets-56579275135
In Dallas
Wednesday March 27, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Mark Chancey (Southern Methodist University), Policy, Politics & the Bible in Public Schools: Is There a Space for Religious Literacy? Hughes-Trigg Forum, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St. RSVP by March 24: https://whoozin.com/NFC-JVW-MGTE. Information: Bora Laci, blaci@smu.edu
Thursday April 4, 6:00pm-8:00pm, “Gun Violence: A Right to Life Issue.” Panel discussion, including a trauma surgeon, a representative from the SMU Black Students Association, and a representative from Moms Demand Action. Sponsored by the Catholic Community at SMU, SMU Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life, the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Texas GunSense, the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, and the SMU Embrey Human Rights Program. Information: Sheila@Levatino.net. SMU McCord Auditorium, 306 Dallas Hall, 3225 University Blvd.
Thursday April 11, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Paul Sedra, “Egypt’s Church-State Partnership and the End of Equal Citizenship for Coptic Christians. Hughes-Trigg Forum, 3140 Dyer St., Southern Methodist University. Frr, but register by April 8: https://whoozin.com/HJE-FWD-RHUV-6WJX. Information: Bora Laci, blaci@smu.edu, 214-768-4716.
Thursday April 18, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Elzbieta Gozdziat, “Global Migration and Human Trafficking.” Room 106, Florence Hall, Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University, 3330 University Blvd. Register by April 15, https://whoozim.com/43P-944-NH6M. Information: Bora Lacy, tower@smu.edu.
In El Paso
Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Pax Christi joins Border Peace Presence in front of the Federal Courthouse (corner of Campbell and San Antonio).
Sunday March 10, 3:00pm, film showing, RBG. St. Joseph School Auditorium. Enter through school parking lot across from the church rectory at 1315 Travis St. Information: (915) 740-3962.
Saturday March 23, 9:00am, The Migrant Way of the Cross, conducted by Bishop Seitz. Modesto Gomez Park, 4600 Edna St.; entrance across from Boys and Girls Clubs off Delta St.
Thursday March 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm, execution vigil, in front of El Paso County Courthouse.
Sunday March 31, 12:00pm-5:00pm, Cesar Chavez Day celebration. Farm Worker Center, corner of Ninth and Oregon. Information: (915) 873-8933, or cmarentess@gmail.com.
In Houston
Tuesday March 19, 12:15pm-1:30pm, Deborah Carr (Boston University), “Golden Years? Social Inequalities in Late Life.” Kyle Morrow Room Fondren Library, Rice University. Information: Shirley Tapscott, shtz@rice.edu.
Wednesday March 20, 11:00am, Sharan Mehta thesis defense, “Negotiating Race in a Climate of Islamophobia: How Muslim and Sikh Americans Perceive Discrimination and Construct Racialized Religious Identities.” Sewall Hall 250, Rice University.
Thursday March 21, 12:00pm, Scott Hanson (University of Pennsylvania), lecture on the interplay of religious freedom, immigration, and pluralism. Meyer Conference Room, RMC/Ley Student Center, Rice University. Register on the Rice Events Calendar (https://events.rice.edu/) page for March 21. Information: tolerance@rice.edu.
Sunday March 24, 9:30am, Elena Korbut (Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston), “Refugee Resettlement: Local Solutions to a Global Crisis.” St. Philip’s Church, room 201, 4807 San Felipe.
Monday March 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Anita Hill (Brandeis University), “From Social Movement to Social Impact: Putting an End to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.” Baker Hall, Dore Commons, Rice University. RSVP at rsvpcswgs@rice.edu.
Friday April 5, 8:00am-9:00am, John Schmalzbauer (Missouri State University), “The resilience of religion in American higher education.” Lovett Hall 402, Rice University (use entrance C). RSVP at https://events.rice.edu/#!view/event/date/20190405/event_id/20205. Information: Hayley Hemstreet,
Sunday April 7, 9:30am, Garland Pohl, “Does the Pope Run the Church?” St. Philip Presbyterian Church, 407 San Felipe.
Friday April 12, 8:00am-9:00am, Craig Considine, “Muslims in America: Examining the Facts.” Lovett Hall 402, Rice University (use entrance C). RSVP at https://events.rice.edu/#!view/event/date/20190412/event_id?20206. Information: Hayley Hemstreet, jhj2@rice.edu, 713-348-3974.
In San Antonio
Tuesday March 19, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Green Sacred Texts (environmental passages from diverse traditions). $10. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Register at https://www.upcsa.org/registration/
Tuesday March 19, 7:30, talk by Eva Schloss, step sister of Anne frank. $20 if ticket purchased at Laurie Auditorium box office (M-F, 10:00am-2:00p), or $30 through Ticketmaster. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place.
Wednesday March 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm, “Women, War & Peace II Preview,” film preview and discussion. Free, but tickets are required: https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2019-03/women-war-and-pece-ii Tobin Center, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre, 100 Auditorium Circle.
Thursday March 21, 1:30pm-2:45pm, Rev. Helen T. Boursier, Ph.D., “The Ethics of Hospitality: An Interfaith Response to U.S. Immigration Policies.”Mabee Library Special Collections Room, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Wednesday March 27, 7:30pm, Dorothy Kearns Goodwin, “Leadership in Turbulent Times.” Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, One Trinity Place.
Thursday March 28, 6:30pm, local San Antonio legislators discuss bills that may affect the environment. Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry).
Wednesday April 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Erica Schommer, J.D., “Representing Migrants in Texas.” Fiesta Room, Coates Student Center 111, Trinity University, One Trinity Place.
Saturday April 6, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting, residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest Dr., #27. Information: matob@aol.com.
Tuesday April 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm, screening of “Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2,” documentary on a juror in a capital punishment case. Discussion led by Kristin Houle and Sam Millsap. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Free, register at https://www.upcsasorg/r, 7:30pm, egistration/
In Austin Monday March 25, 6:30pm, lecture by Rev. John Floberg, who organized the national call that drew over 500 interfaith clergy to Standing Rock in November 2016 (the Dakota Access Pipeline protest). Weeks Campus Center, Episcopal Seminary of the South West, 501 E. 32nd St.
Tuesday March 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Deliberative Dialogue, “What Should We Do About the Opioid Epidemic?” Fleck Hall 305, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Parking permit: https://www.stedwards.edu/contact-us/main-campus-united-states
Wednesday March 27, 4:30pm-6:00pm, Panel discussion, “National Emergencies.” Munday Library, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. For temporary parking permit: https://stedwards.nupark.com/portal/Account/VisitorLogin
In Beaumont
Friday March 29, 6:00pm-Saturday March 30, 4:30pm, Sr. Patty Chappelle, SNDdeN (Pax Christi USA), Catholic Social Teaching Workshop. St. Jude Thaddeus Cathlic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, TX. Information: LaWanna 409-924-4333. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-feet-of-love-faith-in-action-tickets-56579275135
In Dallas
Wednesday March 27, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Mark Chancey (Southern Methodist University), Policy, Politics & the Bible in Public Schools: Is There a Space for Religious Literacy? Hughes-Trigg Forum, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St. RSVP by March 24: https://whoozin.com/NFC-JVW-MGTE. Information: Bora Laci, blaci@smu.edu
Thursday April 4, 6:00pm-8:00pm, “Gun Violence: A Right to Life Issue.” Panel discussion, including a trauma surgeon, a representative from the SMU Black Students Association, and a representative from Moms Demand Action. Sponsored by the Catholic Community at SMU, SMU Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life, the Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Texas GunSense, the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, and the SMU Embrey Human Rights Program. Information: Sheila@Levatino.net. SMU McCord Auditorium, 306 Dallas Hall, 3225 University Blvd.
Thursday April 11, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Paul Sedra, “Egypt’s Church-State Partnership and the End of Equal Citizenship for Coptic Christians. Hughes-Trigg Forum, 3140 Dyer St., Southern Methodist University. Frr, but register by April 8: https://whoozin.com/HJE-FWD-RHUV-6WJX. Information: Bora Laci, blaci@smu.edu, 214-768-4716.
Thursday April 18, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Elzbieta Gozdziat, “Global Migration and Human Trafficking.” Room 106, Florence Hall, Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University, 3330 University Blvd. Register by April 15, https://whoozim.com/43P-944-NH6M. Information: Bora Lacy, tower@smu.edu.
In El Paso
Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Pax Christi joins Border Peace Presence in front of the Federal Courthouse (corner of Campbell and San Antonio).
Sunday March 10, 3:00pm, film showing, RBG. St. Joseph School Auditorium. Enter through school parking lot across from the church rectory at 1315 Travis St. Information: (915) 740-3962.
Saturday March 23, 9:00am, The Migrant Way of the Cross, conducted by Bishop Seitz. Modesto Gomez Park, 4600 Edna St.; entrance across from Boys and Girls Clubs off Delta St.
Thursday March 28, 12:00pm-1:00pm, execution vigil, in front of El Paso County Courthouse.
Sunday March 31, 12:00pm-5:00pm, Cesar Chavez Day celebration. Farm Worker Center, corner of Ninth and Oregon. Information: (915) 873-8933, or cmarentess@gmail.com.
In Houston
Tuesday March 19, 12:15pm-1:30pm, Deborah Carr (Boston University), “Golden Years? Social Inequalities in Late Life.” Kyle Morrow Room Fondren Library, Rice University. Information: Shirley Tapscott, shtz@rice.edu.
Wednesday March 20, 11:00am, Sharan Mehta thesis defense, “Negotiating Race in a Climate of Islamophobia: How Muslim and Sikh Americans Perceive Discrimination and Construct Racialized Religious Identities.” Sewall Hall 250, Rice University.
Thursday March 21, 12:00pm, Scott Hanson (University of Pennsylvania), lecture on the interplay of religious freedom, immigration, and pluralism. Meyer Conference Room, RMC/Ley Student Center, Rice University. Register on the Rice Events Calendar (https://events.rice.edu/) page for March 21. Information: tolerance@rice.edu.
Sunday March 24, 9:30am, Elena Korbut (Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston), “Refugee Resettlement: Local Solutions to a Global Crisis.” St. Philip’s Church, room 201, 4807 San Felipe.
Monday March 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Anita Hill (Brandeis University), “From Social Movement to Social Impact: Putting an End to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.” Baker Hall, Dore Commons, Rice University. RSVP at rsvpcswgs@rice.edu.
Friday April 5, 8:00am-9:00am, John Schmalzbauer (Missouri State University), “The resilience of religion in American higher education.” Lovett Hall 402, Rice University (use entrance C). RSVP at https://events.rice.edu/#!view/event/date/20190405/event_id/20205. Information: Hayley Hemstreet,
Sunday April 7, 9:30am, Garland Pohl, “Does the Pope Run the Church?” St. Philip Presbyterian Church, 407 San Felipe.
Friday April 12, 8:00am-9:00am, Craig Considine, “Muslims in America: Examining the Facts.” Lovett Hall 402, Rice University (use entrance C). RSVP at https://events.rice.edu/#!view/event/date/20190412/event_id?20206. Information: Hayley Hemstreet, jhj2@rice.edu, 713-348-3974.
In San Antonio
Tuesday March 19, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Green Sacred Texts (environmental passages from diverse traditions). $10. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Register at https://www.upcsa.org/registration/
Tuesday March 19, 7:30, talk by Eva Schloss, step sister of Anne frank. $20 if ticket purchased at Laurie Auditorium box office (M-F, 10:00am-2:00p), or $30 through Ticketmaster. Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place.
Wednesday March 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm, “Women, War & Peace II Preview,” film preview and discussion. Free, but tickets are required: https://www.tobincenter.org/box-office/2019-03/women-war-and-pece-ii Tobin Center, Carlos Alvarez Studio Theatre, 100 Auditorium Circle.
Thursday March 21, 1:30pm-2:45pm, Rev. Helen T. Boursier, Ph.D., “The Ethics of Hospitality: An Interfaith Response to U.S. Immigration Policies.”Mabee Library Special Collections Room, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Wednesday March 27, 7:30pm, Dorothy Kearns Goodwin, “Leadership in Turbulent Times.” Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, One Trinity Place.
Thursday March 28, 6:30pm, local San Antonio legislators discuss bills that may affect the environment. Lions Field Adult Center, 2809 Broadway (at Mulberry).
Wednesday April 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Erica Schommer, J.D., “Representing Migrants in Texas.” Fiesta Room, Coates Student Center 111, Trinity University, One Trinity Place.
Saturday April 6, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting, residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest Dr., #27. Information: matob@aol.com.
Tuesday April 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm, screening of “Lindy Lou, Juror Number 2,” documentary on a juror in a capital punishment case. Discussion led by Kristin Houle and Sam Millsap. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Free, register at https://www.upcsasorg/r, 7:30pm, egistration/
Links
Pax Christi International
http://www.paxchristi.net/
Pax Christi U.S.A.
http://www.paxchristiusa.org
Pax Christi Texas
http://www.paxchristitexas.org
Pax Christi San Antonio
http://www.paxchristisa.org
Contact person:
Maria Tobin
matob@aol.com
Pax Christi International
http://www.paxchristi.net/
Pax Christi U.S.A.
http://www.paxchristiusa.org
Pax Christi Texas
http://www.paxchristitexas.org
Pax Christi San Antonio
http://www.paxchristisa.org
Contact person:
Maria Tobin
matob@aol.com
COPS / Metro Alliance
www.copsmetro.com/
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
www.msjc.net
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, International JPIC Committee
http://saccvi.blogspot.com/
San Antonio Peace Center
http://www.sanantoniopeace.center
Interfaith Radio, (Interfaith Voices)
http://www.interfaithradio.org/
Texas Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty
www.txccedp.org
COPS / Metro Alliance
www.copsmetro.com/
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
www.msjc.net
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, International JPIC Committee
http://saccvi.blogspot.com/
San Antonio Peace Center
http://www.sanantoniopeace.center
Interfaith Radio, (Interfaith Voices)
http://www.interfaithradio.org/
Texas Catholic Campaign to End the Death Penalty
www.txccedp.org
