Ukraine
Following are several new pieces responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing war there. If you have additional items to share, please send them to nonviolence@paxchristi.net. Reaching a […]
Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action 2022: “Blessed is every step toward nonviolence”
Please click here for resources. 2022 is the third year of the Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action (CNDA), celebrated between 21 September, the International Peace Day and 2 October, the […]
Online series on Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, October-November 2022
We are excited to announce a new five-part online series focused on the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, organized by David Mueller of the Casa Esther Catholic Worker (Omro, Wisconsin). All are […]
Hunger strikes and nonviolence
The following piece was written by Jonathan Kuttab and published by the Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA), a Christian organization seeking justice and peace in the Holy Land through […]
New liturgical guide: “Listen to the voice of Creation”
In preparation for the upcoming Season of Creation, from September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to October 4, the feast of St. Francis of […]
Pope Francis’ pilgrimage of penance: A step on the nonviolent journey
The following piece was written for Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service by Ken Butigan, a member of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative executive committee. Today I am here in this land […]
Pax Christi International offers contribution to Synod on Synodality
Pax Christi International’s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative invited members and friends to share their thoughts and concerns for the Synod process during a series of 10 virtual listening sessions held between […]
Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines affirms nonviolence as part of school curricula
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) has launched a new document, Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS) for Higher Education, an expansive and robust collection of 24 standards to provide Catholic Higher […]
Ukraine: An opportunity for a Just Peace
In mid-February, before Russia invaded Ukraine, Eli McCarthy, Ph.D. from Georgetown University and John Reuwer developed the following proposal in response to President Putin’s threats to Ukraine. Their proposal is based on […]
Gospel nonviolence for a Laudato Si’ future
Watch our webinar on nonviolence and the Laudato Si’ 7-year plan. During the Laudato Si’ special anniversary year (2020-2021), the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promotion of Integral Human Development launched a […]
A policymaker’s tool for effective, nonviolent strategies for sustainable peace
Pax Christi International is pleased to launch a new publication for policymakers (and all those who want to make nonviolence a matter of policy!). The illustrative and practical booklet illustrates […]
Seminario web: “Impulsando la noviolencia y la paz justa en la Iglesia y el mundo” con teólogos/as y personas de fe de América Latina y Caribe
El 20 de diciembre de 2021, la Iniciativa Católica por la No Violencia de Pax Christi Internacional celebró un seminario web especial para hablar sobre Impulsando la noviolencia y la […]
Webinar: “Advancing Nonviolence and Just Peace” for theologians in Asia-Pacific
Pax Christi International‘s Catholic Nonviolence Initiative joined Pax Christi Asia-Pacific, Pax Christi Pilipinas and the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP) for a special webinar to discuss Advancing Nonviolence […]
Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action 2021
Nonviolence as a way of life in the web of Creation 2021 was the second year for the Catholic Nonviolence Days of Action, a time to think about, pray and […]
Read and reflect on “Advancing Nonviolence and Just Peace” with your community
Members of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative education committee have created a study guide for Advancing Nonviolence and Just Peace in the Church and the World, perfect for use for small […]