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2026 Speakers - Open Registration |
| Donald Trump and JD Vance have been publicly scolding Pope Leo over the Catholic Church's teaching on just peace and just war. What are these teachings? How do just peace and just war teachings fit together? What are the Church's positions on current conflicts, such as Russia's war on Ukraine, and U.S. attacks on Iran? How have Popes Francis and Leo advanced the Catholic understanding and use of the just war principles? What are the criteria for peacemaking, especially in a nuclear age? Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love is Chair of the Politics Department of The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She serves as a consultant to the Holy See Mission at the United Nations, where she participates in the UN negotiations on nuclear weapons, and Artificial Intelligence and Lethal Autonomous Weapons systems. Dr. Love is a New York Times best selling author; she lives on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband Richard Love and their three children. Register Here |
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Fall 2026 Speaker Series In Memory of Jane Pillar |
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Political Holiness: A Spiritual Journey A Retreat with Art McDonald ~ ~ ~ ~ |
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Unjust War in Iran APP Statement Pax Christi USA Statement _________________________ |
______________________________________ Important Statements on Immigration Nov. 12: US Conference of Catholic Bishops approve a statement challenging the cruel treatment of immigrants (216 out of 224 Bishops) November 13, the Feast of St. Frances Cabrini: Bishop Mark Eckman issues a letter in support of immigrants. Click here for the USCCB Statement Click here for Bishop Eckman's Letter ____________________________________________ |
Special Opportunity: Catholic Social Teaching's Core Principal - Liturgy & Life, Dr. Tom Octave An overview of CST, a consistent theme of Popes through the last century, and how it flows from Jesus and our weekly liturgies. Click here for his 45 minute presentation. |
Promoting a Culture of Life Association of Pittsburgh Priests calls on Catholic leaders to develop new pastoral, spiritual approach regarding abortion and the culture of life -June 13, 2022 |
Synodality |
APP is committed to doing all that we can to promote Synodality in Western PA. Synodality is a way of journeying forward, led by the Spirit, in our polarized world for our newly merged parishes, for lay groups associated with religious orders, and other groups wanting to live the Gospel more faithfully. Synodality is an on-going process – of listening to each other and for the Spirit, sharing hopes, experiencing supportive community, and being open and responsive to the pain of the world. Synodality is the way to grow as Church. Visit our Resource page for the Final Synthesis Report, Oct. 28, 2023 & more. |
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