Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, America, October 28, 2025
‘Peace is not just a distant dream. Peace is a reality that requires our diligent, daily
attention. Being peacemakers and peacebuilders is not an option but an essential
requirement for any disciple who wishes to grow closer to Christ and closer to the
kingdom of God, day by day.’
who we are
Pax Christi is an international Catholic peace movement rooted in the Gospel call to nonviolence and the dignity of every person. It brings together people committed to prayer, study, and action for justice—working to end war, racism, nuclear arms, and all forms of violence. Pax Christi chapters create spaces for reflection, community, and courageous conversations that help us respond faithfully to the crises of our time. Our mission is to build a world shaped by compassion, solidarity, and the peace of Christ.
LEARN - STRATEGIZE - MOBILIZE
Inspired by the leadership of Archbishop John Wester, who published a seminal pastoral letter over four years ago and has organized the Partnership for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, we, the Pax Christi
New England Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (PCAN), have organized a series of four 90-minute virtual "mini-summits," each featuring five Catholic or disarmament leaders sharing their views on how we can best mobilize the Catholic population in nuclear disarmament and abolition work.