The Pax Christi Fund for Peace is offering a series of webinars that focus on nonviolence as a concrete, contextual strategy to address contemporary global challenges.
With prominent guests, including experts and practitioners in nonviolence, pastors, and others deeply engaged in peacebuilding, this series aims to deepen our understanding of nonviolence and its practical applications in various contexts.
By showcasing real-world examples and insights, the webinars will demonstrate how nonviolence can serve as a powerful alternative to traditional methods of conflict transformation and social change, offering a new path to the pressing needs of our time.
The Pax Christi International Fund for Peace was established to accept tax-deductible contributions to Pax Christi International from U.S. donors.
A Voice from the Border: The Pastoral Presence of Bishop Mark J. Seitz – October 24, 2024
In this emotional and deeply moving conversation, Bishop Mark Seitz shared his firsthand experiences working with immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Moderated by Marie Dennis of our Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, this webinar offered a unique and compassionate perspective on immigration.
Bishop Seitz concluded with a poignant reflection that continues to resonate with us:
“Advocacy will only have an impact if we change the minds and hearts of citizens in this country. We have to do the hard work of reaching the grassroots and helping people understand—a kind of understanding that can only come from encounter. I hope and pray that people will take the opportunity, wherever they live, to reach out, ask questions, and listen to the stories of immigrants. These stories may very well change your life, allowing you to see a reality through their eyes that you were unable to see before.”
Ecological Conversion, Nonviolence, and the Role of the Catholic Church – September 26, 2024
The event, moderated by Fr. Joe Nangle, OFM, board member of the Pax Christi Fund for Peace, featured an inspiring dialogue between Amy Echeverria (Columban Missionaries) and Fr. James E. Hug, S.J. (Adrian Dominican Sisters). Our speakers discussed the interconnectedness of nonviolence and ecological care, emphasizing that the underlying causes of environmental destruction often stem from violence and exploitation.
Advancing Nonviolence in Challenging Times – August 27, 2024
The event began with a beautiful meditation led by Carolyn Townes, OSF, a Pax Christi Fund for Peace Board Member, who also moderated the session. Presentations followed from Rivera Sun (Pace e Bene, Advancing Nonviolence Coordinator) and Michelle Sherman (Pax Christi USA, Project Director). Their insights provided deep reflections and concrete examples of nonviolence in action.
Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine – July 28, 2024
The event, moderated by Myrtle Hendricks Corrales, President of the Pax Christi Fund for Peace, and featured insightful contributions from Mel Duncan, Co-Founder of Nonviolence Peaceforce, and Ann Farr, Pax Christi England and Wales, Accompanier in Palestine through the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel. Their shared experiences encouraged meaningful dialogue and offered valuable perspectives.
