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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.
2025 National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice
September 25-27 | Atlanta, GA
CMN’s 2025 National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice takes on the theme Tangible Signs of Hope. Drawing inspiration from the special Jubilee Year 2025, the conference will illuminate concrete examples of where and how Catholics can contribute to restorative justice efforts that transform the U.S. systems of capital punishment and incarceration.
Journeying as Pilgrims of Hope: A Special Jubilee Year Experience in Montgomery and Selma, AL
Answer the Holy Father’s call to be Pilgrims of Hope during this Jubilee Year by exploring the roots of racial violence and discerning how to foster truth-telling and healing, to guide both our Church and country towards restoration and justice.
Interested in joining the November 5-7 National Catholic Ministry Leaders Experience in Montgomery and Selma, AL? Submit the interest form today.
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.
Ft. Worth Diocesan Priest Assembly Invites CMN’s Death Penalty Education
Habemus Papam — Welcome Pope Leo XIV!
CMN Announces Winners of 2025 Justice & Mercy Poetry Contest
Pope Francis dies at the age of 88
Upcoming Events
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National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice
September 25
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Journeying As Pilgrims of Hope: A special Jubilee Year Experience in Montgomery & Selma, AL for National Catholic Ministry Leaders
November 5
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CMN Gathering at the 2025 LCWR Assembly
August 13
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