Documents Arranged Chronologically
- CZHN 5/06898 Correspondence : Julie Hamilton - Letter to Pax Christi National Council 1992/1014
A reminder that the response to the discernment / goal setting process is November 5.
- CZHN 5/06802 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Book review in The National Catholic Reporter 1992/1016
Article entitled "Catholics in the Military Morally Unprepared."
- CZHN 5/06896 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1016
She attempts to specifically answer his questions regarding Pax Christi's policy on inclusive language.
- CZHN 7/09464 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine with clippings and ads attached. 1992/1018
Gordon wants to know who put him on the mailing list of "international male." The first article is about a store called "Condom World," and there are clippings from "international male," and the last clipping is "Cool to Kinky, there's a cat for every fancy." ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06878 Correspondence : Robert Ellsberg - Letter to Gordon 1992/1018
Thanks Zahn for his recommendations regarding the Lynd book.
- CZHN 5/06860 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Pax Christi friends 1992/1021
Is making his travel plans to Austria next summer to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Franz's death .
- CZHN 5/06879 Correspondence : Liz Nugat - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1021
Is requesting a copy of German Catholics and Hitler's Wars.
- CZHN 5/06886 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Fr. McNamee 1992/1022
The shipment of books is on its way and Zahn commends Fr. McNamee on all the work that he has been doing.
- CZHN 5/06890 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to the University of Notre Dame Press 1992/1022
Requests 10 more copies of German Catholics and Hitler's Wars.
- CZHN 5/06882 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy, Jim Dinn - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1023
A preliminary itinerary for the Pax Christi National Assembly.
- CZHN 5/06801 Invoice : United Parcel Service 1992/1023
Ups Pick-up Record for Gordon Zahn
- CZHN 5/06883 Correspondence : Liz Nugut - Letter to Zahn 1992/1025
Thanks Zahn for the piece on John Leary as well as for the book German Catholics and Hitler's Wars.
- CZHN 5/06799 Correspondence : Bob - Note to Gordon 1992/1026
Thanks Gordon for the birthday present.
- CZHN 5/06811 Correspondence : Sr. Catherine Corden - Letter / Invoice to Gordon Zahn 1992/1026
Thanks Zahn for the video THE REFUSAl and encloses a check.
- CZHN 5/06891 Correspondence : Ellen Hirsch - Letter to Gordon Zahn from Univ. of Notre Dame Press 1992/1027
The order for 10 more copies of hid book has been placed.
- CZHN 5/06807 Correspondence : Audrey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1029
Has been busy preparing fruits and vegetables harvested from her garden.
- CZHN 5/06893 Correspondence : Robert Daggy - letter to Gordon from the director of the Thomas Merton Center. 1992/1029
Is responding to Zahn's letter concerning Merton and his use of gender inclusive language.
- CZHN 5/06800 Correspondence : Mary - Postcard to Gordon Zahn 1992/1031
A postcard of greeting from Italy.
- CZHN 7/09391 Document : Article: John Lukacs - "Christians and the Temptations of Nationalism". 1992/11
Article touching on the "God and Country" trap. Also a mild justification for the decline in religious beliefs due to more advances in sciences. ~ New Oxford Review
- CZHN 5/06810 Correspondence : Fernrose and Barb - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1101
Update about health and family and inquire about Gordon's well-being.
- CZHN 5/06813 Correspondence : Fr. Michael W. Fountain - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1102
Thanks Zahn for his $200 annual contribution to the Gordon Zahn Peace Award which they would like to expand to other schools.
- CZHN 5/06817 Correspondence : Annie - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1103
Is writing to send Zahn articles on the Archbishop's latest problem in Wisconsin.
- CZHN 5/06832 Correspondence : John Schwartz - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1992/1103
Would like to obtain a copy of Zahn's study on the lack of conscience issues in Catholic high school religious studies programs.
- CZHN 5/06889b Invoice : University of Notre Dame Press 1992/1103
Invoice for Zahn for 10 copies of German Catholics and Hitler's Wars
- CZHN 5/06804 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Leter to Svetlana Kornfeind 1992/1104
Zahn is following up on a prior request for a copy of the Law Review.
- CZHN 5/06805 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Eric Diamond 1992/1104
Discusses visiting a urologist as well as other aspects of kidney / bladder problems.
- CZHN 5/06806 Correspondence : Victor A. Kramer - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1104
Letter from The Merton Annual apologizing for the delay in production as well as accepting anything he would like to submit.
- CZHN 5/06824 Invoice : Shopper's Advantage 1992/1104
Order Confirmation for products purchased.
- CZHN 7/09460 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine Ogren ~ Boston, MA 1992/1105
- CZHN 5/06816 Correspondence : Jim Dinn - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1106
Thanking Zahn for volunteering to lead a seminar at the Pax Christi National Assembly next summer.
- CZHN 7/09222 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Annette 1992/1107
Thank-you letter for her having sent him the Weakland clippings and also an update on his health that continuously is regarded as "normal" ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 5/06814 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Rev. Michael Fountain 1992/1107
Discusses Franz Jaegerstaetter and the struggle for his canonization.
- CZHN 5/06812 Correspondence : Pat - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1107
talks mostly of the Presidential election as well as his recent trips.
- CZHN 5/06820 Correspondence : Fr. Joe Tobin - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1109
Would like to procure a copy of Thomas Merton's The Nonviolent Alternative
- CZHN 5/06818 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon 1992/1109
The Bishop has brought to the attention to the executive committee of Pax Christi Zahn's recent letter regarding the use of inclusive language.
- CZHN 8/10612 Correspondence : Helen Douglas - Letter to Professor Zahn 1992/1112
Invites him to submit a manuscript for publication in STUDIES IN FORMATIVE SPIRITUALITY. Gives entry info and deadlines. ~ PA
- CZHN 5/06809 Invitation : St. Malachy Church - Invitation to Gordon Zahn 1992/1113
Invitation to a benefit concert in memory of Bernard W. Croke.
- CZHN 5/06828 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy, OSB - Note to Gordon Zahn 1992/1116
Apologizes for the delay in sending the books.
- CZHN 5/06827 Manuscript : Gordon Zahn - Critique of Articles submitted to Pax Christi 1992/1117
Critique entitled "Reflections on an Unanswered Challenge"
- CZHN 5/06819 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Bishop Sullivan 1992/1118
Zahn defends his position on inclusive language in the re-editing of past works.
- CZHN 5/06808 Invitation : Michael Cavallo and Leah Greenwald - Invitation for Gordon Zahn 1992/1118
Invitation to a reception for the Government Accountability Project.
- CZHN 5/06822 Correspondence : Fern and Rose - Letter to Gordon 1992/1119
Glad to hear that Zahn's tests are turning out o.k.; update him on thier lives; wish him a happy Thanksgiving.
- CZHN 5/06833 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to John Schwartz 1992/1121
Is sending the copy of the study he did on the general failure of religious studies programs to give attention to war and peace issues as requested.
- CZHN 8/10613 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Ms. Douglas 1992/1121
Has interest in preparing an article for her consideration, and requests a copy of her style sheet and example of the journal. ~ MA
- CZHN 6/08474 Correspondence : Dr. Gordon Zahn - Letter to Dr. Loretta Morris 1992/1123
In the process of moving offices he found a box of folders with correspondence and records of talks give in 1980 and 1981, published reviews, correspondence related to the Franz Jaegerstaetter German edition and Manchester research and book; and extensive correspondence about the false start of Pax Christi in the US in the 1970s. He wants to know if this would be of any use to Loretta. He is not feeling well and has had many tests which have all come back to normal. Also informs her of his long-awaited nationalism article published in the "New Yorker." ~ Boston
- CZHN 5/06831 Correspondence : Gerry - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1124
Talks about work as well as Christmas gift suggestions.
- CZHN 7/10152 Correspondence : Laurie Gagne ~ Letter to Gordon 1992/1124
Thanks him for agreeing to be speaker for stipend of $100 with travel expenses covered, with an itinerary on its way. Requests a photo of him for program and tht the Peace and Justice committee eagerly awaits his arrival. ~ Burlington, Vermont
- CZHN 5/06830 Correspondence : Audrey - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1125
Wishes Gordon a happy Thanksgiving and talks of various family problems etc.
- CZHN 5/06823 Correspondence : Robert F. Keeler - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1992/1125
Would like to order a copy of both The Refusal and Zahn's book on Jaegerstaetter, encloses a check.
- CZHN 5/06821 Correspondence : Joe Tobin - Letter to Dr Zahn 1992/1130
Thanks Zahn for giving him his only hard cover copy of Thomas Merton's book.
- CZHN 5/06791 Correspondence : Valerie and Bruce - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1130
Talking about the planned trip to Austria next year as well as their current job happenings.
- CZHN 5/06788 Correspondence : Walter F. Sullivan - Letter to Gordon from the Bishop of Richmond 1992/1130
He discussed a position statement, priorities, and goals at the National Council meeting and will send Zahn a copy of the results.
- CZHN 9/12869 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - From the New Oxford Review, "On the Need for a Papal Encyclical Condemning the Heresy of Nationalism" 1992/12
Discusses the need for a encylical condemning the heresy of nationalism and points to different times in history such as the assasination of the Austrian Archduke and his wife to begin WWI and the genocide of WWII to show the effects of nationalism.
- CZHN 5/06790 Document : Article: Gordon Zahn - Letter to the editor of Peacework 1992/12
Letter to the editor commending how htey are handling the pro/con of the abortion issue.
- CZHN 7/10173 Document : Article: Mary Maxwell - titled: THE GULF WAR AND POLITICAL SCIENCE 1992/12
Writes Ronald Moe shows how during the saving and loans crisis there could have been a role for political science, with it being okay for the revealing of machinations of government and business to a "democratic citizenry when the issue is a domestic one".
- CZHN 7/10135 Correspondence : Carol Crossed - List of Seamless Garment Network and letter to member 1992/12
States Pax Christi statement on Somolia is included as it should be of interest. States a position of nonviolence and encourages members to use the statement creatively, perhaps by duplicating in newsletters or in letters to editors. ~ Rochester, NY
- CZHN 7/10040 Newsletter : Courtney Shannon - Family newsletter with picture enclosed 1992/12
Family updates of the Shannons, humorously mentioning each member and the latest events of interest in the family. Almost got on tv show FAMILY FUED, author's grandmother died and sister is a "weasel" at University of Notre Dame.
- CZHN 5/06793 Correspondence : Alfred Potyka - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1201
Talks about Franz Jaegerstaetter.
- CZHN 7/09463 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine with two clippings attached. 1992/1201
Gordon talks about his Christmas list and Geraldine's Christmas list. He also talks about the attached article, which is "a little more respect for the First Cat." ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 6/09015 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Letter to Geraldine 1992/1202
Inquires about some exotic cookie recipes that Gerry apparently is expert at. While visiting Milwaukee he plans on having new pictures of himself taken for his forthcoming book. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 8/10614 Correspondence : Helen Douglas - Letter to Professor Zahn 1992/1203
Encloses style sheet for Studies in Formative Spirituality, and looks forward to receiving his article. ~ PA
- CZHN 7/10073 Correspondence : Samuel Nigro - Letter to Gordon 1992/1203
States he enjoyed his piece on nationalism in NEW OXFORD REVIEW. ~ Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- CZHN 7/10059 Correspondence : Bill Jordan - Letter to Gordon 1992/1204
Writes that his suggestions for approaching Monk Malloy were well accepted but they need support of a high profile politician in Washington to implement peace scholarships. Encloses latest edition of Commonweal which references his survey in an article. ~ Maryknoll, NY
- CZHN 5/06787 Correspondence : Heather Mary Quaine - Letter to Mr. Zahn 1992/1204
Thanks Zahn for sending her the copy of his book German Catholics and Hitler's Wars.
- CZHN 5/06856 Correspondence : Nina Moore - Note to Gordon 1992/1204
Requests a copy of In Solitary Witness
- CZHN 5/06795 Correspondence : George - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1206
Would like to order a video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 7/09462 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - A letter to Geraldine Ogren along with two articles. 1992/1206
In the letter Gordon talks about Geraldine's cat. He also mentions the general correspondence he found and how he put them in chronological order to give them to Loretta. Gordon also talks about his Thanksgiving Holiday. There is one recipe for Boar's Head, and the other article is about stuffed reindeer antlers for pets; the last article is "Rules for helping the host." ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 7/10183 Correspondence : Gregory Bollier - Letter to Gordon 1992/1207
Agrees with Gordon's lamentation of Catholic social teaching, and discusses further understandings of Gordon's statements and ideas. Mentions the scarcity of works on social ethics literature on nationalism, and reports he would like from the Church of Scotland. ~ Montreal, Canada
- CZHN 7/10125 Statement : Pax Christi - Official statement on intervention in Somolia 1992/1207
Calls for repentance and short-term actions to assist relief workers, and further actions for disarmament and peace-building as well as changes in international relations.
- CZHN 5/06797 Correspondence : Jim Dinn - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1208
Letter which laments the fact that Zahn will have to miss the Pax Christi National Assembly, but understands that he would want to go to Europe for the Franz Jaegerstaetter 50th anniversary.
- CZHN 5/06798 Correspondence : Rev. Francis J. Schnels - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1209
Is requesting a video copy of The Refusal.
- CZHN 7/10080 Memo : Council of Pax Christi Metro NY - Response to 12/07/92 statement to Pax Christi USA statement 1992/1209
Does not support that the language of statement does not denounce armed intervention in Somolia, and the 3 short-term actions. They believe the situation gravely challenges faith and that they should challenge government and take leadership in suggesting alternative directions. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 5/06796 Correspondence : Christopher P. Malloy - Letter to Prof. Zahn 1992/1210
Apologizes for the delay in publishing the Gulf War Symposium, but the CIA has caused the delays.
- CZHN 7/09394 Newspaper Article : David Scott - "Catholics backing mission to Somalia". 1992/1210
Article promoting the "humanitarianism" of the military and the church for intervening in Somalia to stop starvation which has already killed about a quarter million of people. ~ Publication of the Diocese of Albany ~ The Evangelist Newspaper
- CZHN 7/09361 Correspondence : Gordon Zahn - Note to Geraldine Ogren 1992/1212
Advertisment note from Gordon to Geraldine on possible last minute Christmas items. Also a joke on what to get the cat for Christmas. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 7/10045 Correspondence : Ed Hark - Note to Gordon on St. Benedict's Center stationary 1992/1216
Thanks Gordon for prompt response to request for his book and wishes a "Happy and Holy Christmas". ~ St. Cloud, Minnesota
- CZHN 7/10063 Correspondence : Emily Neufeld - Questionnaire to Gordon 1992/1217
Letter explains the request and intended use of enclosed questionnaire for an independent peace studies course at the University at Notre Dame. ~ Notre Dame, IN
- CZHN 7/10058 Order : Richard Blackburn - Video order 1992/1217
Note requesting a copy of video, THE REFUSAL at a cost of $35. ~ Lombard, Illinois
- CZHN 7/10182 Correspondence : Suzanne - Letter to Gordon 1992/1218
Was disappointed to read of his appraisal of American presence in Somolia, as he is a pacifist. Argues her side, of anti-American presence, and asks for reply from Gordon, whom she still cherishes and deeply respects. ~ Ware, MA
- CZHN 8/10398 Correspondence : Susan Zeiger - Letter to Dr. Zahn 1992/1220
Asks that he may come and speak in her class about experience as concientious objector of WWII at Regis College. She is an assistant professor of history and is teaching about the peace movemet in the U.S. ~ Weston, MA
- CZHN 7/10060 Card : Eileen E. - Card to Gordon 1992/1222
Mentions healing hip fracture, and her reading of "Harder than War". She requests Gordon's thoughts on the Pax Christi episode, which she was not interviewed for.
- CZHN 7/10047 Note : Hugh Garvey - Note to Gordon from Templegate Publishers 1992/1222
States he checked files about received check and only knows second half of fee is to be from BBC for "Franz Jaeggerstaetter". Claims he is trying to gain interest from UK publishers and so far no luck. ~ Springfield, Illinois
- CZHN 5/06815 Correspondence : Edna - Letter to Gordon Zahn 1992/1223
Had to admit Dick to the hospital and hopes that Zahn will keep him in his prayers.
- CZHN 7/10126 Memo : Marie Dennis - Response to Statement on Somolia to Pax Christi USA National Council 1992/1223
Mentions response in New York Times, and further clarifications that need to be made on PC's feelings towards US military intervention in Somolia. Plan to release another statement and calls for the help of Council to do so ASAP. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
- CZHN 7/10129 Memo : Bill Carry - Regarding Somolia Statement sent to Marie and Anne 1992/1224
Liked the original statement and likes the idea of a follow-up statement, appreciating the present draft, with a recommendation of one minor revision. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
- CZHN 7/10127 Memo : Nancy Small - Proposed Clarification of Statement on Somolia to Marie Dennis and Anne McCarthy 1992/1224
Recommends clarifying statement be issued and proposes corrections and revisions for the next statement. ~ New York, NY
- CZHN 7/10124 Document : Article: "Peace on Earth by Posse" from New York Times 1992/1228
Discusses the war with Iraq and how it changes things for "old-style military" and "old-style pacifists". Closes with a suggestion that the articulation of new rules for a permanent peace making force might allow for an "International Community". ~ New York
- CZHN 7/09454 Document : Article: Jennings, Luke - Article with a short note attached. 1992/1228
The short note is to Geraldine from Gordon just saying how he promised to send the article. The article "Nureyev's Coda," is about a famous dancer Rudolf Nureyev. ~ New York ~ The New Yorker
- CZHN 7/10079 Statement : Contacts: Anne McCarthy and Marie Dennis - Pax Christi official statement regarding Somolia 1992/1228
Pax Christi does not support US led military action in Somolia, and is committed to a gospel vision of nonviolence. Supports recent requests for rapid deployment of traditional UN peacekeepers over other national force, calling for negotiated disarmament, reconciliation and political self determination in Somolia. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
- CZHN 7/10044 Correspondence : Phyllis Zimmerman of Ball State University - Letter to Gordon 1992/1229
Sending a check to Gordon for $38 to cover mailing cost of "The Refusal". ~ Muncie, IN
- CZHN 7/10051 Correspondence : Anne McCarthy, OSB - Letter to Gordon 1992/1230
States that she was disappointed at his suggestion to change words in Thomas Merton's WORDS OF PEACE book. States her problem is his questioning Mary Lou Kownacki's professionalism as editor. Closes with wishes that he and Mike Hovey represent Pax Christi USA at Jaegertaetter anniversary. ~ Erie, Pennsylvania
- CZHN 7/10046 Correspondence : Kristen Reinertsen - Letter to Gordon 1992/1230
Thanks Gordon for gift to The Prudential Center Apartments Maintenance and Custodial Staffs' holiday fund, and sends best wishes for new year. ~ Boston, MA
- CZHN 7/10057 Note : Jenny - Note to Gordon 1992/1230
States a copy of letter mentioned in NISBCO meeting is enclosed; he should have received it long ago.
- CZHN 5/06901 Brochure : the Life Experience School 1992?
Viewbook from the Life Experience School of special education which contains the mission and goal of the institution.
- CZHN 5/06394 Correspondence : Dick - Letter to Gordon 1992?
Enclosed tickets. Confirms plans for Gordon's visit.
- CZHN 5/06427 Discussion Draft : NISBCO - Discussion Draft 1992?
Purpose and policy statement for the National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors looking toward the end of the century.
- CZHN 5/06426 Draft : NISBCO 1992?
Considerations for possible modification of the Military Conscientious Objector Act of 1992
- CZHN 5/06425b Publication : National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors 1992?
An overview and analysis of The Military Conscientious Objector Act of 1992: A Bill to Provide Discharge or Reassignment for Conscientious Objectors in the Armed Forces.
- CZHN 7/10008 Document : Article: Bob Rossi - Pax Christi USA 1993
commenting on the recent articles published in the Spring Issue of Pax Christi USA dealing with the conflicts in Balkans.
- CZHN 7/09398 Document : Article: Gerard F. Powers - "Sarajevo and Self-Determination: Building an Old New World Order?" 1993
Also referred to as Occasional Paper #7. The background of Yugoslavia and also the discussion on war and the human and moral costs of war. Mainly the paper discusses though the repercussions of war on the surrounding people. ~ Notre Dame, IN ~ Notre Dame Law School