Pax Christi-Baltimore, the local Chapter of Pax Christi USA, began activity in Baltimore in November, 1985. Since that time, the Chapter consistently has presented events, programs, and observances focusing on the spiritual dimensions of taking action for a better world, in the context of the broad scope of Catholic Church social teaching.

A community of faith whose members strive to live according to the teachings of the nonviolent Jesus. Our movement is rooted in Gospel Nonviolence and Catholic Social Teaching. We are aligned with Pax Christi International and Pax Christi USA. Membership is open to anyone who shares our commitment to nonviolence and the creation of a just society.

In 1982, speaking at Coventry Cathedral in England, Pope John Paul II said, “Like a cathedral, peace must be constructed patiently and with unshakable faith.” Membership in Pax Christi enables many Catholics and other Christians of all walks of life to help build the cathedral of peace.

All of our work for peace with justice falls under these four priority areas:

Spirituality of Nonviolence and Peacemaking

Pax Christi USA promotes Christian nonviolence on the personal, communal, national and international levels. Believing in the gospel call to conversion as found in the Beatitudes, Pax Christi USA denounces and resists the evils of violence while striving to reflect the Peace of Christ.

Disarmament, Demilitarization and Reconciliation with Justice

Pax Christi USA members promote nuclear, conventional and domestic disarmament, an end to the international arms trade, economic conversion to a non-military economy, conscientious objection, and nonviolent alternatives to war. Pax Christi USA promotes the just reconciliation of enemies through the United Nations and other channels.

Economic and Interracial Justice in the United States

Pax Christi USA joins the struggle against economic injustice, militarism, and environmental destruction which are particularly harmful to those who are poor, minorities, children, and women. Pax Christi USA works toward eliminating racist structures in the Catholic Church and the country, working toward equality of all people.

Human Rights and Global Restoration

Pax Christi USA promotes universal human rights, both at home and abroad, through solidarity with oppressed and marginalized people struggling for dignity. Pax Christi USA rejects every form of political and economic domination over others and fosters a reverence for all creation.