News & Events

Bethlehem House International Invites Dr. Jeni Stepanek to Speak About Mattie’s Spirituality
Dr. Jeni Stepanek shares Maattie’s spiritual life and legacy at an event hosted by Bethlehem House at the The Catholic University of America.

Flowing Thoughtfulness: Mattie’s Message for World Kindness Day
Flowing Thoughtfulness – a poem written by Mattie’s when he was 9-years-old that is a lovely message for World Kindness Day.

Save the Date – Holiday Toast2Peace!
Holiday Toast2Peace – hosted by World of Beer Rockville with Dogfish Head – in support of the Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation – Thursday, December 18 (5-7p)

Pathways2Peace Workshop Inspires New Peace Guides
Dozens of participants tuned in for a Train-the-Trainer Pathways2Peace workshop to prepare serve as Foundation Peace Guides.

Mattie’s #PeaceRocks Project at St. Francis Celebration
Mattie’s #PeaceRocks inspired conversations about happiness and peace during the 2025 Feast Day Celebration at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Derwood, Maryland.

For Our World Campaign
Many people, many places, one purpose – peace… The “For Our World Campaign” is a global endeavor to fulfill Mattie’s hope that this poem – penned on September 11, 2001