Patrick Murphy s scheduled to be executed in Texas for the 2000 murder of Officer Aubrey Hawkins - even though Mr. Murphy was on the opposite side of the building when Officer Hawkins was killed. Write the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for Mr. Murphy.
Take the Pledge
National Catholic Pledge to End the Death Penalty
"All Christians and people of good will are thus called today to fight not only for the abolition of the death penalty, whether legal or illegal, and in all its forms, but also in order to improve prison conditions, with respect for the human dignity of the people deprived of their freedom" - Pope Francis
Latest Actions
Stop the Execution of Billie Wayne Coble
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, Billie Wayne Coble is scheduled to be executed in Texas for the murders of Zelda, Robert, and Sergeant Bobby Vicha in 1989. . Catholic Mobilizing Network calls on all people of goodwill to oppose this action.
News & Resources
As stated in the Catechism, we who are members of the Body of Christ are called to "work with determination" for an end to capital punishment. It's an bold and empowering commissioning—but where do we begin? What does "working with determination" look like in practical terms?
Top 5 Lessons to Take Away from the 2018 Pastoral Letter Against Racism
Catholics and the Death Penalty
The Death Penalty in Your State
Abolition State 
Moratorium State 
Moratorium State Seeking Legislation 
Active State 
Active State Seeking LegislationFederal Death Penalty Info
