About Pax Christi

Pax Christi – our vision

(Updated August 2026)

The work of Pax Christi – the Peace of Christ – is based on the gospel and inspired by faith. Our vision is of a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values and work.  Read our latest Annual Report.

Find out how to become a member 

Pax Christi works for 

• Peace – based on justice.  A world where human rights are respected, basic needs are met and people feel safe and valued in their communities.
• Reconciliation – a process which begins when people try to mend
  relationships – between individuals or whole countries after times of
  violence or dispute.
• Nonviolence – a way of living and making choices that  respects others, challenges what is not fair or just, and offers alternatives to violence and war.

  Pax Christi works to 

• Support teachers, chaplains and youth workers in promoting a culture of peace in schools and amongst young people.  We are happy to work  in schools and colleges and explore how young people can be encouraged to make choices based on  Christian values.
• Develop solidarity between people who are working nonviolently for justice and peace.  We do this through joint actions for peace in Israel-Palestine, through events to encourage international efforts to abolish nuclear weapons and by celebrating the life and witness of peacemakers
• Promote an understanding of sustainable security where human needs are met and the environment is protected, rather than seeking security through weapons and warfare. Pax Christi campaigns against  military spending, the arms trade and nuclear weapons.

  Who we are
  Pax Christi is a membership organisation of individuals, families, communities and parishes from around the country.

Our members are our greatest asset. We are currently  reviewing our office team have an office team  and have a team of volunteers. Pax Christi has an Executive Committee, elected from within the membership, who help to guide the work of the movement.

National President: Rt Rev John Arnold, Bishop of Salford Diocese. 

Executive Committee : Kathryn Lydon; Sr Katrina Alton CSJP; (National Chaplain); Colin Kerr (Treasurer); Arn Dekker; Lucy Irven; Sr Lucia McGuckin HFB; Fr Joe Ryan;

Honorary Vice-Presidents: Dr Valerie Flessati; Canon Nicholas Frayling; Pat Gaffney; Fr Gerry McFlynn; Margaret Scally,

Listen to former Chair  Anne Dodd talk about why she is a Pax Christi member