Jonah House is a faith-based community centered on the concept of "Nonviolence, resistance and community". Founded in 1973 by a group that included Philip Berrigan, a Catholic priest, and Elizabeth McAlister, formerly a Catholic nun, Jonah House has grown to be situated on a 22-acre (89,000 m2) area of land in Baltimore, Maryland situated encompassing St. Peter's Cemetery, caring for the grounds.
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Jonah House has been specifically regarded as a prime example of a Catholic Worker House of Resistance.
Nonviolence
Much of the non-violent resistance direct actions undertaken by Jonah House have taken the form of Plowshares actions. Additionally non-violence is practiced in the community both as a way of thought and action. Education of the injustice present in violence is contemplated.
Food pantry
Jonah House donates food and clothes to persons in need.
Sister communities
Jonah House is part of a network of individuals and communities along the east coast that calls itself “The Atlantic Life Community".
The Pacific Life Community is a similar organization encompasing the west coast of the United States of America, Pacific Islands and East Asia.
Jonah House is also a sister community with Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House (in D.C) Viva House Catholic Worker, and The P. Francis Murphy Justice/Peace Initiative.