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Archbishop John Wester on Dorothy Day and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

December 2, 2023 in /by

Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, author of Living in the Light of Christ’s Peace: A Conversation Toward Nuclear Disarmament, was in New York City during the last week of November for the Second Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at the United Nations. While there he offered a Mass at the Church of the Divine Savior on the anniversary of the death of Dorothy Day, November 29. A small but enthusiastic contingent from Pax Christi MA was in attendance. Archbishop Wester’s homily is linked above. Here is the link to his letter, co-signed with other bishops, to the UN meeting

Statement in Support of the Second Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Archbishop Wester’s homily, Mass at Church of the Divine, 11/29/2023

Attending the Mass from Massachusetts were, from left, Christopher Spicer Hankle, Pat Ferrone, Karen Brennan, Linda Taylor, Archbishop John Wester, Madeline Labriola (Rhode Island), and Peter Metz. Also attending but not in the photo: Claire Schaeffer-Duffy, Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, and Dr. Ira Helfand.

Fall Assembly 2023

October 28, 2023 in /by

Pax Christi MA Fall Assembly

The Fall Assembly was held Saturday, October 28 at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham. Keynote speaker was Rev. Kevin Peterson, founder of the New Democray Coalition and the Faneuil Hall Race and Reconciliation Project. His topic was “Renaming Faneuil Hall: the Role of Public Theology.” An afternoon panel of advocates expanded on the topic, and included Rev. Andre Bennett, President/ECCO; Youth Minister/Zion Baptist, Lynn, Rev. Valerie Copeland, Pastor, Neighborhood Church, Dorchester, and Sr. Linda Bessom, SNDdeN.

The parish hall stage displayed an installation of stones commemorating victims of gun violence arranged by Madeline Champagne and Rita Corey, with assistance from St. Susanna Pax Christi members Blanche Crandall and Pat Ferrone. Pat also  displayed her handmade tributes: long horizontal banners with the names of gun violence victims listed chronologically, and banners honoring past recipients of the Peacemaker Award.

 

 

Pax Christi Spring Retreat: Living the Company of Jesus

April 5, 2023 in /by

This spring’s retreat will feature Dr. Phil Harak, co-coordinator of Pax Christi MA. as he honors his brother, Fr. G. Simon Harak S.J., who passed into eternal life in 2019, by presenting some of Fr. Simon’s homilies and his own reflections, which focus on Jesus’ commitment to the nonviolent kingdom. The retreat will take place […]

Pax Christi Anniversary Celebration and Assembly, October 29, 2022

September 13, 2022 in /by

Build on Our Past to Create our Future Guest Speaker: PCUSA Executive Director, Johnny Zokovitch Keynote, workshops, Festive Lunch and Anniversary Celebrations St. Susannah’s Parish Hall (and on Zoom), 262 Needham St., Dedham Registration/Coffee: 8:30am Program: 9:00am to 3:30pm Parish Mass: 4:00pm We’re celebrating: Pax Christi USA 50 years, Pax Christi MA 30 years, Pax […]

Thousands in the U.S. Catholic Church Support Black Lives Matter and Gay Pride By Nancy Small

July 6, 2022 in /by

Recent articles about Bishop Robert McManus ordering Nativity School to take down its BlackLives Matter (BLM) and gay pride flags have caused quite a stir in our community. BishopMcManus suggests that flying these flags at a Catholic institution may promote an image ofinconsistency with Catholic teaching and Catholic identity. But it’s just as likely that […]

2022 Pax Christi Massachusetts Peacemaker Award Nomination

March 11, 2022 in /by

To be awarded at the annual Pax Christi Massachusetts Assembly Fall 2022 This award is given to an outstanding peacemaker who embodies the ideals of Pax Christi. She or he need not be a member of Pax Christi and may be a person as young as 16, or older. Nominations may be submitted by PCMA […]

Fall Assembly with Eli McCarthy on Remembering, Repenting, and Restoring

October 13, 2021 in /by

This year’s fall assembly will take place on Zoom from 9:30am to 1:30pm.  The featured speaker will be Prof. Eli McCarthy of Georgetown University and the theme of the day will be Remembering, Repenting, Restoring: Mining the wisdom of Pope Francis as we confront the challenges of Racism, Climate Change and Nuclear Weapons/War through his […]

Spring Retreat to take place on Zoom: April 17, 2021 from 10am to 12:30pm

March 12, 2021 in /by

“Building Emotional and Spiritual Resilience” In the face of converging social and ecological crises, how do we maintain courage and hope? What spiritual practices and perspectives sustain us as we struggle to protect the web of life and to create a more just society? Through a mix of presentations and small group conversations, this morning […]