By peacemaking we refer to Christ’s way of engaging conflict. It entails the vision of a just peace, where not only does peace require justice-making, but also that justice requires peace-making. The way of mercy, humility, solidarity, and nonviolence are central virtues that illuminate core practices of peacemaking. Review the major themes of Catholic Social Teaching, read notable Catholic Social Teaching quotes, and recent papal quotations (.doc) on war and peace.
In addition the resources noted above and below, we also have developed special resources for the following areas related to peacemaking:
- Restorative Justice
- The ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine
- The ongoing conflict in Syria and Iraq
Action Alert: Prevent Genocide and Atrocities Act
Key Practices
Centering and Prayer: "The Nonviolent Eucharistic Jesus" by Rev. Emmanuel C. McCarthy
Restorative Justice and Trauma-Healing
Inter-religious Friendship and Dialogue
Nonviolent Resistance
We work on conflict issues by promoting peace-building practices with the U.S. Government and with our faith partners in their advocacy efforts. We work on both domestic and international peacemaking efforts.
Resources
Catholic Nonviolence Initiative: Affirming the vision and practice of active nonviolence at the heart of the Catholic Church.
Webinar: Rome Conference on Just Peace and Nonviolence
Action Alert: Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act
Becoming Nonviolent Peacemakers: A Virtue Ethic Approach for Catholic Social Teaching and U.S. Policy
Peacebuilding: Catholic Theology, Ethics, and Praxis
See also our Resources page.