Nonviolence Training – Bystander Intervention Skills Saturday, May 14th, 11AM to 3:30PM (Eastern Time)The drumbeat of war has made our world community more tense, adding yet another layer of divisiveness and “Us vs. Them” thinking. As compassionate, concerned people of faith, we can do something. Meta Peace Teams, with Pax Christi USA, invites you toContinue reading “Nonviolence Training”
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Report on our PCF Retreat
Re-imagining the Peace of Christ On the weekend of March 18–20, Pax Christi Florida members gathered in person for the first time since 2015 at the Chinsegut Retreat Center. Led by Dr. Mary Carter Waren, we explored what it could mean to be the Peace of Christ in 2022, using Pope Francis’ book “Let Us Dream, The PathContinue reading “Report on our PCF Retreat”
March to End Modern Slavery in the Fields
Saturday, April 2nd, Gather at 11:30AM Join farmworkers from Immokalee, their families, and consumer allies in bringing the fight for farmworkers’ fundamental human rights to Palm Beach – home to Wendy’s Board Chair and hedge fund billionaire Nelson Peltz, and the secondary headquarters of the fast-food chain’s largest institutional shareholder, Trian Partners. Please register forContinue reading “March to End Modern Slavery in the Fields”
Climate Change & the War Machine
Sunday, April 3rd, 12 Noon to 3PM Hear from national and international experts including Main speakers with Q & A:Bill McKibbenNeta Crawford Breakout Workshops: Medea Benjamin, Hardy Merriman and David Gibson. What can we do in Florida to mitigate climate change, and end war?How do we get organized?What can I do? What can our organizations doContinue reading “Climate Change & the War Machine”
Florida’s Catholic Peace Movement
The Catholic Peace movement is alive and growing again in Florida! This weekend – March 18-20, 2022 – will be our first in person gathering in over 7 years. At the Chinsegut Retreat Center we will reflect on what it means to be the Peace of Christ in 2022 and how to find a beloved community toContinue reading “Florida’s Catholic Peace Movement”
New PCF Survey
Whether you can join us or not at the gathering at Chinsegut, we invite all of you to take a few minutes to respond to a survey that will garner input for our future plans as we move forward. You will also be able to update you contact information. Please take time and respond. WeContinue reading “New PCF Survey”
Frank O’Loughlin Named “Prophet of Peace”
Father Frank O’Loughlin Will Receive Award At Chinsegut Gathering Fifty seven years ago a 23 year old priest arrived from Ireland to the shores of South Florida. For all of those 57 years that priest, Frank O’Loughlin, has advocated unceasingly for the human rights of immigrants, in particular those immigrants suffering persecution and merciless violenceContinue reading “Frank O’Loughlin Named “Prophet of Peace””
Dignity & the Death Penalty
Join Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, and Sister Helen Prejean, as they discuss the death penalty in the United States in a webinar presented by RENEW International and The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. In addition to sharing their own views of capital punishment, Cardinal Gregory and Sister Helen will talk about how Catholics can participate in civilContinue reading “Dignity & the Death Penalty”
Let Us Dream
ABOUT POPE FRANCIS” BOOK, “LET US DREAM” Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future, is a short easy-to-read book based on conversations Pope Francis had with papal biographer Austen Ivereigh. Francis frames his invitation to “Let Us Dream” with a three-step process, “See, Judge, and Act.” He challenges us to first truly comeContinue reading “Let Us Dream”
2022 Countdown – Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
All around the world, people are counting down to celebrate the new year. We thought we’d countdown the top 10 things we’re grateful for in 2021 (in no particular order of importance)! 10- There were NO executions in Florida in 2021 and none were scheduled! 9- A bill to protect people with serious mental illnessContinue reading “2022 Countdown – Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty”