November 14, 2011 Austen Ivereigh from America Magazine Speaking to some 300 representatives of the world’s major religions gathered in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, Italy, Pope Benedict XVI opened an interreligious pilgrimage for peace on … Continue reading
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We’ve put together a Catholic Comedy Night with Fritz Coleman, Jimmy Brogan, Don Fresen, Andy Kindler, Bil Dwyer, Carl Kozlowski and other pros, along with “novices” Sister Christine Bowman and Monsignor Dave O’Connell at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood on … Continue reading
October 27, 2011 Tracey Tyler, Legal Affairs Reporter from The Toronto Star M*A*S*H star and social justice crusader Mike Farrell will be in Toronto Friday for a panel discussion on the death penalty, a fundraiser hosted by the Association in Defence of … Continue reading
October 26, 2011 Dennis Sadowski from Catholic News Service Nuclear disarmament is a moral imperative that requires bold action on the part of the world’s military powers, an American cardinal and a former Secretary of Defense told a forum sponsored … Continue reading
October 25, 2011 Joshua J. McElwee, NCR Staff Writer from National Catholic Reporter Pax Christi USA, which bills itself as the national Catholic peace movement, has capped a year of transition with the appointment of a new executive director, Notre … Continue reading
October 24, 2011 Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service from National Catholic Reporter WASHINGTON — Helping people understand how the sin of racism undermines society’s ability to overcome violence and economic injustice is the top priority for Sr. Patricia Chappell as the new executive … Continue reading
October 14, 2011 Robert Dellinger from The Tidings More than 100 men and women, young adults and teenagers walked out of La Placita Church a little before 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, singing, “All we are saying is give peace … Continue reading
October 7, 2011 Fr. Chris Ponnet Pastor, St. Camillus Center for Spiritual Care I stand in this place to say NO to business as usual on this tenth anniversary of war! I stand in memory of the thousands of humans … Continue reading
“Stop the Machine, Create a New World” Teachin, in conjunction with October Coalition 2011 and in the spirit of Occupy Wall Street; Saturday night, October 15, 7-9:30 PM, guest speakers and live music, at the Unurban Coffeehouse, in Santa Monica, , 3301 Pico St., Santa Monica, CA, 90405. Sponsored by Coffee … Continue reading
September 30, 2011 Robert Dellinger from The Tidings Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala, bishop president of Pax Christi USA, summed up best what happened at the Catholic peace and justice organization’s Southern California Regional Assembly 2011 — whose theme was “Connecting … Continue reading