Next Meeting: October 6th
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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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
Thursday September 271 S. Congress., 3:30pm-5:00pm, “Understanding Exploitation of the Internet nd Social Media in Promoting Violent Extremism and Terrorism.” Maura Conway, Ph.D. (Dublin City University). Carter Auditorium, John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
Thursday September 27, 3:30pm-5:00pm, “Understanding Exploitation of the Internet and Social Media in Promoting Violent Extremism and Terrorism.” Maura Conway, Ph.D. (Dublin City University). Carter Auditorium, John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center, 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.
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). Information: gaylen.mahoney@ssw.edu or 512-474-4133, ext. 333.
In Dallas
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.
In Houston
Friday September 28, 4:00pm, Steven DeLay (Wake Forest University), “Making Peace.” Humanities Bldg. 117, Rice University, 6100 Main St.
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.
Wednesday October 3, 7:00pm-8:30pm, panel discussion, “From Discrimination to Hate Crimes: A Conversation on What Americans of Minority Religions Are Facing Today.” Rabbi Steven Morgen, Congregation Beth Yeshurun; Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University; Manpreet K. Singh, The Sikh Coalition. Rice University; for information contact Hayley Hemstreet, RPLP Program Manager, hjh2@rice.edu, 713-348-3974
In San Antonio
Wednesday September 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Thursday September 27, 12:00pm-1:00pm, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Friday September 28, 2:00pm, “Project Lifeline,” Children in Crisis—Dehumanization and Immigration Detention, A Conversation between Physicians and Faith Leaders. Ballroom, student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Friday September 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Digital Inclusion Forum—Engaging the Tech Community, facilitated by Matt Ready (USAA). Panel: Jo Ann Alvaredo (SAHA), Jordana Barton (Federal Bank, Dallas), Craig Hopkins (City of San Antonio), and Steven Husain (Goodwill); sponsored by Digital Alliance of San Antonio. UTSA Downtown, La Villita Room, Durango Bldg., 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Park in Lot D-3 under the IH-35 bridge, corner of W. Chavez and S. Pecos.
Tuesday October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm, “From Circular Economy to Circular Society in San Antonio.” Sustainability workshop, with European experts in conversation with San Antonians. Rooms 2030-2032, Student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-circular-economy-to-circular-society-in-san-antonio-tickets-49512237435
Thursday October 4, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Edward B. Westermann, Ph.D. (Texas A & M San Antonio), “Propaganda: The Dangers of Dehumanization.” SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). $15; register by September 27 ($20 after): 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Saturday October 6, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting. Residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest, #27. Contact matob@aol.com
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/
Sunday October 14, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Celebration and thanksgiving of the Canonization of Oscar Romero of El Salvador. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller and Rev. Juan Carlos. Christ the King Catholic Church, 2610 Perez (outdoors, bring lawn chairs and if needed umbrella).
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, 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.)
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
Thursday September 271 S. Congress., 3:30pm-5:00pm, “Understanding Exploitation of the Internet nd Social Media in Promoting Violent Extremism and Terrorism.” Maura Conway, Ph.D. (Dublin City University). Carter Auditorium, John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress.
Thursday September 27, 3:30pm-5:00pm, “Understanding Exploitation of the Internet and Social Media in Promoting Violent Extremism and Terrorism.” Maura Conway, Ph.D. (Dublin City University). Carter Auditorium, John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center, 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.
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). Information: gaylen.mahoney@ssw.edu or 512-474-4133, ext. 333.
In Dallas
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.
In Houston
Friday September 28, 4:00pm, Steven DeLay (Wake Forest University), “Making Peace.” Humanities Bldg. 117, Rice University, 6100 Main St.
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.
Wednesday October 3, 7:00pm-8:30pm, panel discussion, “From Discrimination to Hate Crimes: A Conversation on What Americans of Minority Religions Are Facing Today.” Rabbi Steven Morgen, Congregation Beth Yeshurun; Christopher P. Scheitle, West Virginia University; Manpreet K. Singh, The Sikh Coalition. Rice University; for information contact Hayley Hemstreet, RPLP Program Manager, hjh2@rice.edu, 713-348-3974
In San Antonio
Wednesday September 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Thursday September 27, 12:00pm-1:00pm, anti-death penalty vigil across the street from county courthouse, 300 Dolorosa.
Friday September 28, 2:00pm, “Project Lifeline,” Children in Crisis—Dehumanization and Immigration Detention, A Conversation between Physicians and Faith Leaders. Ballroom, student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway.
Friday September 28, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Digital Inclusion Forum—Engaging the Tech Community, facilitated by Matt Ready (USAA). Panel: Jo Ann Alvaredo (SAHA), Jordana Barton (Federal Bank, Dallas), Craig Hopkins (City of San Antonio), and Steven Husain (Goodwill); sponsored by Digital Alliance of San Antonio. UTSA Downtown, La Villita Room, Durango Bldg., 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Park in Lot D-3 under the IH-35 bridge, corner of W. Chavez and S. Pecos.
Tuesday October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm, “From Circular Economy to Circular Society in San Antonio.” Sustainability workshop, with European experts in conversation with San Antonians. Rooms 2030-2032, Student Engagement Center, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-circular-economy-to-circular-society-in-san-antonio-tickets-49512237435
Thursday October 4, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Edward B. Westermann, Ph.D. (Texas A & M San Antonio), “Propaganda: The Dangers of Dehumanization.” SoL Center, University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell (park off Shook). $15; register by September 27 ($20 after): 210-732-9927, or see http://www.upcsa.org/classes/
Saturday October 6, 10:00am, Pax Christi San Antonio meeting. Residence of Maria Tobin, 8715 Starcrest, #27. Contact matob@aol.com
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/
Sunday October 14, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Celebration and thanksgiving of the Canonization of Oscar Romero of El Salvador. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller and Rev. Juan Carlos. Christ the King Catholic Church, 2610 Perez (outdoors, bring lawn chairs and if needed umbrella).
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, 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.)
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
