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1. United States Catholic Conference (USCC) Publishing Services

3211 Fourth Street NE,

Washington DC 20017-1194

phone 1-800-235-8722

This is the source for all the church documents, including ones on peace and justice, all the social encyclicals, papal documents, etc. They also have materials on the jubilee year, liturgy, lay ministry, parish life, etc. The USCC website is well-organized and can give a good overview of all that they offer.

2. Franciscans International (FI)

211 East 43rd St, room 1100

New York NY 10017-2392

Phone 212-490-4624

e-mail: Franciscans Intl fdeacon@ FranciscansInternational.org

e-mail: FI-North America srshell@fi-na.org

FI is the Non-governmental Organization (NGO) at the UN. Francis' concern for peace and creation make it logical for Franciscans to be a UN presence as a voice for the poor, for human rights and as seekers of a just society based on Gospel values. FI publishes a quarterly newsletter with information of interest to all Franciscans working in areas of peace and justice, as well as information about specific Franciscan efforts currently underway.

The North American coordinator for FI is Shell Balek OSF, 3195 South Superior St, Milwaukee WI 53207. Phone 414-294-0638; e-mail fi-noram@undp.org

3. Pax Christi USA

348 East Tenth St

Phone 814-453-4955

Pax Christi USA is the Catholic peace organization. They publish a quarterly magazine, topical reflections, books on topics of peace and justice, prayer cards, and many other excellent resources. There are also local Pax Christi chapters affiliated with Pax Christi USA that offer support for reflection and action at the local level.

801 Pennsylvania Ave SE, suite 460

Washington DC 20017

Phone 202-547-5556

e-mail network@networklobby.org

NETWORK is a Catholic Social Justice lobby in Washington DC providing information about legislative efforts in justice areas, legislative alerts, and many valuable publications.

5. Pace e Bene Center

Las Vegas NV 89106

Phone 702-648-2281

e-mail paceebene@compuserve.com

Pace e Bene is a Franciscan Nonviolence Center that sponsors retreats and offers study guides on the spirituality and practice of active nonviolence. They publish a newsletter, The Wolf of Pace e Bene, and also other occasional publications.

6. Nevada Desert Experience (NDE)

Las Vegas NV 89127

Phone 702-646-4814

e-mail nde@igc.apc.org

NDE is a faith-based organization with Franciscan origins bringing nonviolent, peace-filled witness to the Nevada Test Site, seeking an end to nuclear testing through prayer, dialogue and nonviolent action. NDE publishes a newsletter, Desert Voices. They hold retreats and other activities at the Test Site and in the Las Vegas area.

7. The Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ)

4144 Lindell Blvd, #408

St Louis MO 63108

Phone 314-533-4445

e-mail ppjn@aol.com

IPJ incorporates the Parenting for Peace and Justice program and network and the Families Against Violence program and advocacy network. They are concerned with educating for peace and providing resources for schools and families to use to help raise children committed to peacemaking and nonviolence. They publish many excellent resources for use by families, schools and faith communities.

8. Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns

Washington DC 20017

Phone 202-832-1780

e-mail mknolldc@igc.org

The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns publishes a bimonthly newsletter with in-depth information on international justice and peace issues and "faith in action" suggestions.

9. Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)

FOR is an interfaith, international organization that publishes Fellowship magazine and other resources. It has Quaker and Lutheran roots, and is currently headed by a Jesuit, John Dear. FOR feels very "Franciscan" in character, stressing reconciliation as a goal and advocating nonviolent solutions to conflict.



			RESOURCES 1. United States Catholic Conference (USCC) Publishing Services 3211 Fourth Street NE, Washington DC 20017-1194 phone 1-800-235-8722 website http://www.nccbuscc.org This is the source for all the church documents, including ones on peace and justice, all the social encyclicals, papal documents, etc. They also have materials on the jubilee year, liturgy, lay ministry, parish life, etc. The USCC website is well-organized and can give a good overview of all that they offer. 2. Franciscans International (FI) 211 East 43rd St, room 1100 New York NY 10017-2392 Phone 212-490-4624 e-mail: Franciscans Intl fdeacon@ FranciscansInternational.org e-mail: FI-North America srshell@fi-na.org Website http://www.franciscansinternational.org/ FI is the Non-governmental Organization (NGO) at the UN. Francis' concern for peace and creation make it logical for Franciscans to be a UN presence as a voice for the poor, for human rights and as seekers of a just society based on Gospel values. FI publishes a quarterly newsletter with information of interest to all Franciscans working in areas of peace and justice, as well as information about specific Franciscan efforts currently underway. The North American coordinator for FI is Shell Balek OSF, 3195 South Superior St, Milwaukee WI 53207. Phone 414-294-0638; e-mail fi-noram@undp.org 3. Pax Christi USA 348 East Tenth St Erie PA 16503 Phone 814-453-4955 Pax Christi USA is the Catholic peace organization. They publish a quarterly magazine, topical reflections, books on topics of peace and justice, prayer cards, and many other excellent resources. There are also local Pax Christi chapters affiliated with Pax Christi USA that offer support for reflection and action at the local level. 4. NETWORK 801 Pennsylvania Ave SE, suite 460 Washington DC 20017 Phone 202-547-5556 e-mail network@networklobby.org website http://www.networklobby.org NETWORK is a Catholic Social Justice lobby in Washington DC providing information about legislative efforts in justice areas, legislative alerts, and many valuable publications. 5. Pace e Bene Center 1420 W Bartlett Las Vegas NV 89106 Phone 702-648-2281 e-mail paceebene@compuserve.com Pace e Bene is a Franciscan Nonviolence Center that sponsors retreats and offers study guides on the spirituality and practice of active nonviolence. They publish a newsletter, The Wolf of Pace e Bene, and also other occasional publications. 6. Nevada Desert Experience (NDE) PO Box 4487 Las Vegas NV 89127 Phone 702-646-4814 e-mail nde@igc.apc.org NDE is a faith-based organization with Franciscan origins bringing nonviolent, peace-filled witness to the Nevada Test Site, seeking an end to nuclear testing through prayer, dialogue and nonviolent action. NDE publishes a newsletter, Desert Voices. They hold retreats and other activities at the Test Site and in the Las Vegas area. 7. The Institute for Peace and Justice (IPJ) 4144 Lindell Blvd, #408 St Louis MO 63108 Phone 314-533-4445 e-mail ppjn@aol.com website http://members.aol.com/ppjn IPJ incorporates the Parenting for Peace and Justice program and network and the Families Against Violence program and advocacy network. They are concerned with educating for peace and providing resources for schools and families to use to help raise children committed to peacemaking and nonviolence. They publish many excellent resources for use by families, schools and faith communities. 8. Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns PO Box 29132 Washington DC 20017 Phone 202-832-1780 e-mail mknolldc@igc.org website http://www.maryknoll.org The Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns publishes a bimonthly newsletter with in-depth information on international justice and peace issues and "faith in action" suggestions. 9. Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Box 271 Nyack NY 10960 FOR is an interfaith, international organization that publishes Fellowship magazine and other resources. It has Quaker and Lutheran roots, and is currently headed by a Jesuit, John Dear. FOR feels very "Franciscan" in character, stressing reconciliation as a goal and advocating nonviolent solutions to conflict.