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A prison without guards? If it's possible there, it's also possible here.
Posted Jan 20 2023 |A filmmaker visits a Brazilian prison where the incarcerated hold the keys to their own cells — and to their futures.
Posted Dec 15 2022 |
Jesus came to be present with us. We can embody that presence in our ministry to others.
Posted Dec 12 2022 |
During his time as a prison chaplain, Dr. Arturo Chávez met many "Juan Diegos" — men lost in the darkness of personal shame and systemic injustice.
Posted Dec 08 2022 |
"Lord, come and save us" is a refrain prayed by crime victims, the incarcerated, and those burdened by our broken criminal legal system.
Posted Dec 08 2022 |
Mary is there to comfort any mother who has lost a child — whether to illness, death, or incarceration.
Posted Dec 02 2022 |
God promises a justice far greater than the one offered by our criminal legal system.
Posted Nov 22 2022 |
If we "stay awake" we may see the Son of Man coming in even the most unlikely of places — like on death row.
Posted Nov 04 2022 |
Every year on All Souls Day, each of us carry in our hearts loved ones whose lives and memories we cherish. My own heart aches to have recently lost a dear friend, community leader and Dolores Mission ministry colleague, Rita Chairez.
Posted Oct 24 2022 |
Did you cross paths with CMN this summer or fall? Here are all the places you might have seen us.
Posted Oct 14 2022 |
Catholic Mobilizing Network demonstrates what Catholic anti-death penalty witness looks like in practice, in accordance with Pope Francis’ call.
Posted Sep 27 2022 |
Last week, this world lost a gentle, pastoral giant. The wide rippling effects of his daily words and actions were a major influence in our country for many years.
Posted Sep 26 2022 |
There is a dire need to serve this community with restorative ministries that are culturally competent, evidence-based, and trauma informed.
Posted Sep 09 2022 |
I do not devote my entire homilies to the subject of the death penalty, but whenever the opportunity arises, I mention it. It is my hope that I convey to my parishioners that the death penalty is wrong in many ways — not only in the official teachings of the Catholic Church, but in the scriptures themselves, particularly in the teachings of Jesus.
Posted Aug 19 2022 |
The death penalty doesn't heal or repair what has been broken; it only continues cycles of harm and violence.
Posted Jul 29 2022 |
In the Diocese of San Diego, circles created the ideal environment for listening and beginning the process of building a synodal Church.
Posted May 12 2022 |
The work of racial justice requires that we all bring our unique gifts, talents, and experiences to the table.
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