July 2018: Effort to stop execution of Christopher Young.
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Gathering at the Cathedral in support of immigrants.
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Rally outside Senator Cruz Office, June 26th
Who are we? Pax Christi International is a Catholic peace movement with 120 member organizations worldwide that promotes peace, respect of human rights, justice & reconciliation throughout the world. Pax Christi San Antonio works with all organizations working for peace and justice in the city.
Next Meeting: Saturday August 4th
Calendar
In Austin
Tuesday September 11, 12:00pm-1:00pm, discussion: “Racism—The Sickness of the American Soul.” Sorin Oak, immediately east of the Main Building, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Sponsored by the SEU Center for Ethics and Leadership. Bring picnic.
Thursday September 20, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Margaret Groarke, Ph.D., on voter suppression. Fleck Hall 305, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
Wednesday October 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Peniel E. Joseph, Ph.D. (Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, University of Texas, Austin). Heyer Lecture. McMillan 210, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th St.
Thursday October 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Michael Lucas, “Low-income Legal Assistance.” Fleck Hall, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
In Dallas
Wednesday August 29, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Maj. Gen. Robert Latiff (Ret.), “Future War: Preparing for the New Global Battlefield”—ethical implications of new technology for the Dept. of Defense. Hmm. Free; information & reservations from Bora Laci, tower@smu.edu.
Wednesday September 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Lawrence Wright on his book, God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State, an ethical-political commentary. McCord Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, 3225 University Blvd. Free, but reservation required: 214-768-3210 or CPHInfo@smu.edu
Thursday September 13, 10:00am-5:00pm, Global Refugee Policy Symposium: Susan Martin (Georgetown U.), Hardy Vieux (Human Rights First), Liz Cedillo-Pereira (City of Dallas), John Thon Majork (Woodrow Wilson International Center), Elizabeth Ferris (Georgetown U.), Elisa Massimino (Harvard Kennedy School), and Matt Reynolds (UN). Martha Proactor Mack Grand Ballroom Soutehrn Methodist University, 6425 Boaz Lane.
Thursday October 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Growth Policy or Giveaway?” Miller Events Center, Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
Monday October 15, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Susan Hayward (U.S. Institute for Peace), “Women, Religion and peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen.” Venue TBA at Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
Thursday October 18, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Robert Kagan (Brookings Institute), America’s Role as Enforcer of peace and Order. Venue TBA at Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
In Houston
Monday August 30, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Panel discussion: “Faith During and After Harvey: One Year Later.” Alexander Johnson (Wheeler Ave. Baptist); Paula Pipes (Pipes Research); Jason Plotkin (Congregation Emanu El); Omar Samji (Aga Khan Council); moderated by Elaine Howard Ecklund (sociology, Rice University). Info for registration: Hayley Hemstreet, hjh2@rice.edu.
Tuesday September 18, 12:15pm-1:30pm, Simranjit Khalsa, “Practicing Minority
Religion: A Study of Sikhs in England and the U.S.” Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Sunday September 30, 2:30pm-6:00pm, film screening, “A Force More Powerful,” on non-violent resistance, with panel discussion (Celebrating Gandhi’s Legacy of Nonviolence). $10.00. Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd.
In San Antonio
Saturday September 1, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting. Residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest, #27. Contact matob@aol.com
Wednesday September 12, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Anthony Graves, author of Infinite Hope: How Wrongful Conviction, Solitary Confinement, and 12 Years on Death Row Failed to Kill My Soul. Concert Hall, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Pub theology with Carry Clark. The Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo St.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Joseph L. Cook, Climate Change and Ecological Spirituality. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Free, but register by September 5: 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Monday September 17, 1:00pm-Tuesday September 18, 5:00pm, “2018 Mayor’s Housing Summit.” For program, see https://www.sanantonio.gov/Housing-Summit. Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 900 E. Market. Tickets: $30-$55.
Wednesday September 19, 7:00pm, Kenneth R. Miller, Ph.D. (Biology Dept., Brown University), “Darwin, God, and the Cosmos: Is Faith Still Relevant in a Scientific World?” University Center, Conference Room A, St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria.
Friday September 21, 6:00pm-Saturday September 22, 6:00pm. “Cesar Chavez: Faith Seeking Justice.” Oblate Spirituality and Social Justice Institute. $60.00. Whitley Theological Center, Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Dr. Information and registration: Noemy, (210) 341-1366, ext. 212.
Wednesday September 26, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Thursday September 27, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Tuesday October 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Lisa Epstein (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Gun Myths Busted. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). $15, register before October 2, $20 after: 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Wednesday November 7, 7:00pm, John F. Haught, Ph.D. (Theology Dept., Georgetown University), “Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake?” University Center, Conference Room A, St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria.
In Austin
Tuesday September 11, 12:00pm-1:00pm, discussion: “Racism—The Sickness of the American Soul.” Sorin Oak, immediately east of the Main Building, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Sponsored by the SEU Center for Ethics and Leadership. Bring picnic.
Thursday September 20, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Margaret Groarke, Ph.D., on voter suppression. Fleck Hall 305, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
Wednesday October 10, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Peniel E. Joseph, Ph.D. (Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, University of Texas, Austin). Heyer Lecture. McMillan 210, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th St.
Thursday October 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Michael Lucas, “Low-income Legal Assistance.” Fleck Hall, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
In Dallas
Wednesday August 29, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Maj. Gen. Robert Latiff (Ret.), “Future War: Preparing for the New Global Battlefield”—ethical implications of new technology for the Dept. of Defense. Hmm. Free; information & reservations from Bora Laci, tower@smu.edu.
Wednesday September 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Lawrence Wright on his book, God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State, an ethical-political commentary. McCord Auditorium, Southern Methodist University, 3225 University Blvd. Free, but reservation required: 214-768-3210 or CPHInfo@smu.edu
Thursday September 13, 10:00am-5:00pm, Global Refugee Policy Symposium: Susan Martin (Georgetown U.), Hardy Vieux (Human Rights First), Liz Cedillo-Pereira (City of Dallas), John Thon Majork (Woodrow Wilson International Center), Elizabeth Ferris (Georgetown U.), Elisa Massimino (Harvard Kennedy School), and Matt Reynolds (UN). Martha Proactor Mack Grand Ballroom Soutehrn Methodist University, 6425 Boaz Lane.
Thursday October 4, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Growth Policy or Giveaway?” Miller Events Center, Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
Monday October 15, 12:00pm-1:30pm, Susan Hayward (U.S. Institute for Peace), “Women, Religion and peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen.” Venue TBA at Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
Thursday October 18, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Robert Kagan (Brookings Institute), America’s Role as Enforcer of peace and Order. Venue TBA at Southern Methodist University. Free, but reservations required: tower@smu.ed or Bora Laci 214-768-4716.
In Houston
Monday August 30, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Panel discussion: “Faith During and After Harvey: One Year Later.” Alexander Johnson (Wheeler Ave. Baptist); Paula Pipes (Pipes Research); Jason Plotkin (Congregation Emanu El); Omar Samji (Aga Khan Council); moderated by Elaine Howard Ecklund (sociology, Rice University). Info for registration: Hayley Hemstreet, hjh2@rice.edu.
Tuesday September 18, 12:15pm-1:30pm, Simranjit Khalsa, “Practicing Minority
Religion: A Study of Sikhs in England and the U.S.” Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Sunday September 30, 2:30pm-6:00pm, film screening, “A Force More Powerful,” on non-violent resistance, with panel discussion (Celebrating Gandhi’s Legacy of Nonviolence). $10.00. Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd.
In San Antonio
Saturday September 1, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting. Residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest, #27. Contact matob@aol.com
Wednesday September 12, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Anthony Graves, author of Infinite Hope: How Wrongful Conviction, Solitary Confinement, and 12 Years on Death Row Failed to Kill My Soul. Concert Hall, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Pub theology with Carry Clark. The Friendly Spot, 943 S. Alamo St.
Wednesday September 12, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Joseph L. Cook, Climate Change and Ecological Spirituality. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). Free, but register by September 5: 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Monday September 17, 1:00pm-Tuesday September 18, 5:00pm, “2018 Mayor’s Housing Summit.” For program, see https://www.sanantonio.gov/Housing-Summit. Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, 900 E. Market. Tickets: $30-$55.
Wednesday September 19, 7:00pm, Kenneth R. Miller, Ph.D. (Biology Dept., Brown University), “Darwin, God, and the Cosmos: Is Faith Still Relevant in a Scientific World?” University Center, Conference Room A, St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria.
Friday September 21, 6:00pm-Saturday September 22, 6:00pm. “Cesar Chavez: Faith Seeking Justice.” Oblate Spirituality and Social Justice Institute. $60.00. Whitley Theological Center, Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Dr. Information and registration: Noemy, (210) 341-1366, ext. 212.
Wednesday September 26, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Thursday September 27, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Tuesday October 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Lisa Epstein (Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America), Gun Myths Busted. SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). $15, register before October 2, $20 after: 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Wednesday November 7, 7:00pm, John F. Haught, Ph.D. (Theology Dept., Georgetown University), “Evolution and Faith: What Is at Stake?” University Center, Conference Room A, St. Mary’s University, One Camino Santa Maria.
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