Former Death Row Warden Seeks Repeal of Death Penalty in Oregon
January 15, 2012 - Frank Thompson, a former state penitentiary warden, has recently joined efforts to repeal the death penalty in Oregon. Thompson, who supervised the only two executions carried out in the state since capital punishment was reinstated in 1984, described... MORE
Oregon Governor Declares Moratorium on Executions
November 22, 2011 – In a statement released Tuesday, Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon announced a halt to all executions in the state. “I am convinced we can find a better solution that keeps society safe, supports the victims of... MORE
Culture of Life and Oregon’s Death Penalty
By Matt Cato, Office of Life, Justice and Peace Campaign for Human Development, Archdiocese of Portland Embracing a culture of life is an intentional response to the prevalent culture of death. A passive, reactive response places us on the spectrum between these two cultures,... MORE
Crime and Punishment Revisited
By Most Rev. John Vlazny, Archbishop of Portland “A renewed effort on behalf of the abolition of the death penalty in this land would be yet another effort to encourage our people and fellow citizens to reject a culture of... MORE
Oregon Catholic Conference
The Oregon Catholic Conference advocates and promotes the pastoral teaching of Oregon’s Catholic Bishops (Archdiocese of Portland and the Diocese of Baker) on various issues at the state and national levels in service to the Catholic people of Oregon. The active Catholic Bishops... MORE
Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (OADP) evolved out of the Oregon Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, which was organized in 1983. OADP is incorporated in the State of Oregon as a non-profit organization with the purpose of research and education... MORE
Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
We, the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, share in the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News of God’s love. The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon are committed to serving others through faith and action. We are deeply rooted... MORE
Oregon Parish Uses CMN Resources for Organizing Workshop
Aug. 20, 2011 - St. Henry Parish in Gresham used CMN materials for a workshop on strategies and actions to end use of the death penalty in Oregon. Participants learned the Catholic position on the death penalty — as well as practical arguments... MORE