Next Meeting: November 3rd.
July 2018: Effort to stop execution of Christopher Young.             
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Gathering at the Cathedral in support of immigrants.
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.

Calendar
In Austin
  Wednesday October 24, 5:30pm-7:00pm, Dr. Jennifer Graber, “The Catholic Encounter in ‘Indian Country.’” Jones Global Events Center, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Avenue.
 Thursday October 25, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Michael Lucas, “Low-Income Legal Assistance.” Fleck Hall, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
 Thursday November 1, 5:00pm-6:30pm, Minh-Hien Nguyen on the Journey to Being American. Fleck Hall, St. Edwrd’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Parking permits at https://www.stedwards.edu/contact-us/main-campus-united-states
 Thursday November 8--Saturday November 10, Blandy Lectures: Journalist Ray Suarez on the U.S. majority minority future, and faculty lectures on “Gender and Sexual Orientation in the 21st Century.” Episcopal seminary of the Southwest, 501 E. 32nd St.: $125 for the full program, free for the Ray Suarez lecture only (7:30pm Nov. 8, Knapp Auditorium; registration required). Information: gaylen.mahoney@ssw.edu or 512-474-4133, ext. 333.
Thursday November 8, 5:00pm-6:00pm, Dr. Kristin Heyer (Theology, Boston College), “Subversive Hospitality: A Catholic Ethic of Immigration.” Jones Global Event Center, Ragsdale Center Bldg., St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. Free parking permit: http://bit.ly/McCarthy_Heyer. Information: 512-448-8665.
 Friday November 16, 12:00pm-1:00pm,  Discussion, “the Ethics of peace—Remembering WWI.” Fleck Hall 305, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress. 

 In Dallas
Wednesday October 24, 6:00pm-7:30pm, World Religions and Health: Hinduism, Venugopal Menon, M.D. $25.00, dinner included; register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efn034uidefb910a&oseq=&c=&ch= . Institute for Spirituality and Health, 8100 Greenbriar #300. Information: Cyrus Wirls 713-797-0600.
 Wednesday Oct 24, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Documentary film, Waste Land, follows artist Vik Muniz from Brooklyn to the world’s largest garbage dump outside Rio de Janiero. Rice Media Center (close to campus entrance 8), Rice University, 6100 Main.
Thursday November 1, 7:00pm, Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson (Christ Church Cathedral), Rabbi Oren J. Hayon, and Rev. Dr. Steve Walls (South Main Baptist Church), on politics through the lens of faith. 100 Herring Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street.


 In Houston
   Wednesday October 24, 6:00pm-7:30pm, World Religions and Health: Hinduism, Venugopal Menon, M.D. $25.00, dinner included; register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efn034uidefb910a&oseq=&c=&ch= . Institute for Spirituality and Health, 8100 Greenbriar #300. Information: Cyrus Wirls 713-797-0600.
Tuesday October 24, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Documentary film, Waste Land, follows artist Vik Muniz from Brooklyn to the world’s largest garbage dump outside Rio de Janiero. Rice Media Center (close to campus entrance 8), Rice University, 6100 Main.
 Thursday November 1, 7:00pm, Very Rev. Barkley S. Thompson (Christ Church Cathedral), Rabbi Oren J. Hayon, and Rev. Dr. Steve Walls (South Main Baptist Church), on politics through the lens of faith. 100 Herring Hall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street. 

San Antonio
 Wednesday October 24, 7:00pm, play, “The Line in the Sand: Stories from the US/Mexico Border about Immigration,” followed by panel discussion. Concert Hall, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
 Thursday October 25, 7:30pm-9:00pm, Gretchen Daily, “A New Business Model for People and Nature” (Trinity University Distinguished Scientists Lecture). Laurie Auditorium, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place.
 Monday October 29, 3:00pm-4:15pm, Jeanette M. Pierce and Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, “Stories and Creations for Peace: Sadako and a Thousand Paper Cranes.” Student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
 Monday October 29, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Civility: A Community Conversation, sponsored by Compassion SA, Office of the Mayor, and SoL Center. Oblate Renewal Center, 5700 Blanco Rd. (Do not try to enter from Oblate Dr.)
Monday October 29, 3:00pm-4:15pm, Jeanette M. Pierce and Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, “Stories and Creations for Peace: Sadako and a Thousand Paper Cranes.” Student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
 Wednesday October 31, Peace Day at the University of the Incarnate Word, Student Engagement Center 2050-52.
9:00am-10:15am, Sr. Martha Ann Kirk, “Making a Killing Off Killing.”
10:30am-11:45am, and 7:00pm, Hope Frye, “Project Lifeline” (supplies for detained immigrant children).
12:00pm-1:15pm, Dr. Beth Senne-Duff and students, “FOOD: Health for You, for Developing Economies, and for the Planet” (lunch provided).
1:30pm-2:45pm, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
3:00pm-4:15pm, Dr. Lopita Nath, “Peace Day Reflections on the Refugee Crisis”; Dr. Marc Piazolo, “Challenges of Refugee Resettlement in the United States”; Dr. Nürşen A. Zanca, “A Study into Economic Value of Urban Refugees in the U.S.: From Economic Burden to Economic Asset.
Information: http://www.uiw.edu/eccl/Special-Events/
 Thursday November 1, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Dr. Jennifer Carlson, “The Everyday Politics of Guns in an Age of Decline,” followed by panel discussion. Buena Vista Room Theatre, UTSA Downtown, 501 Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Information and RSVP http:///copp.utsa.edu/events/deans-distinguished-lecture-series-dr-jennifer-carlson/. To RSVP, click on “We encourage participants.”
 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.
 Thursday November 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm, reception and 7:00pm screening, “Willie Velasquez: Your Vote Is Your Voice” (1st shown KLRN 10-3-2016). Santikos Mayan Palace, 1918 SW Military Dr.
Tuesday November 27, 7:30pm-9:00pm, Mark Shields, “Politics and Policy: How Will History Judge Today’s Headlines?” Stieren Theatre, Trinity University, One Trinity Place. Friday November 16, 8:00am-Saturday November 17, 12:00pm, Revisiting the ’68 US Commission on Civil Rights: SA Conference. This is a major commemoration and update from the landmark hearings on the status and rights of Mexican Americans in the United States. Participants include Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Henry Cisneros, Julián Castro, Joaquin Castro, and numerous experts and activists. Registration and continental breakfast 8:00am-8:50am, Chapel Auditorium, Our Lady of the Lake University. A tentative draft of the full program can be accessed at www.50yearslater.org/conference-program/. Our Lady of the Lake University, 411 S.W. 24th street.
 
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
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​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   
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