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Every person deserves to be treated with dignity –
no exceptions.
Our Catholic faith affirms the sacredness of all life, regardless of the harm someone has endured or inflicted. The death penalty violates this divine vision of justice.
We can choose life over death, and healing over revenge.
Our revenge-driven responses to crime and violence aren’t working. Find out how CMN is advancing justice solutions that promote Jesus’ reconciling way.
Holy Week Reflections
CMN will publish a collection of reflections for Holy Week 2026. We pray that these reflections may bolster your prayer through the journey from Christ’s execution to his Resurrection. All Holy Week reflections will be published together in the beginning of March, providing you time to share these reflections with your parish, ministry, or community.
Let us know you’re interested in receiving a copy of the collection by email, and we’ll be sure you’re notified when they are available.
How We Work
CMN leverages a three-tiered strategy to empower Catholics and people of goodwill to end the death penalty, advance justice solutions aligned with Catholic values, and promote healing approaches like restorative justice.
Education
We create innovative resources and learning opportunities that shed light on the Church’s teachings and expose the flaws of the criminal legal system.
Advocacy
We empower people of faith to engage in informed advocacy against the death penalty and champion justice solutions that center healing and human dignity.
Prayer
We ground our work in faith, bringing Catholics together for prayer and spiritual formation that uplifts God’s desire for justice and healing.
Recent News
Stay updated with the latest news from CMN plus the national movements to end the death penalty and advance justice and healing.
Death Penalty Quarterly | January 2026
2025 held both setbacks and progress in the movement to end the death penalty. CMN’s webinar hosted on January 21 — The State of the Death Penalty in 2026: Trends, Realities, Advocacy — was a chance to…CMN Executive Director will participate in residential fellowship at the University of Notre Dame
On January 14, 2026, CMN’s Board Chair Sr. Rita Ann Teichman, CSJ announced Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy’s invitation to serve as a Love Ethic Social Innovator Fellow in the The Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Center…Tremane Wood is granted clemency, minutes before execution
Oklahoma was scheduled to execute Tremane Wood on the morning of November 13 for his role in the murder of Ronnie Wipf. A week prior, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board had recommended in a…
Upcoming Events
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Conversations in Communion: Women Religious
February 12
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Community Café: Engaging Clergy and Parish Leadership in Your Circle Process Plans
February 27
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Companion Training: Conversations in Communion (March)
March 5
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