On May 11, the U.S. Department of the Interior released the findings from a nearly yearlong investigation into the troubled legacy of federal boarding school policies in the United States. The comprehensive review, announced by…
April 13, 2022 | As we continue through Holy Week, CMN’s executive director offers encouragement to those who stand at the foot of Jesus’ cross, bearing witness to Christ’s execution and the state-sanctioned killings of our…
Lent is a time of repentance and transformation. Throughout this 40-day journey — one that culminates in Christ’s own execution — we are reminded that our broken systems are as much in need of renewal…
A new podcast from Catholic Mobilizing Network called Encounters With Dignity is helping grow Catholics’ understanding of restorative justice and encouraging listeners to engage with restorative practices. The monthly series highlights stories and actionable wisdom…
In October 2021, Pope Francis announced a three-year process of listening and dialogue of the Catholic Church, known as the “Synod on Synodality.” A “synod” is a journey of discernment rooted in the Holy Spirit. In…
Many Catholic educators are eager to discuss the Church’s teachings on the death penalty and restorative justice in their classrooms, but aren’t sure where or how to begin. CMN developed the following curated resource collections…
Aug. 14, 2021 | On the annual feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of prisoners, families, and the pro-life movement, Catholic Mobilizing Network announces its new Saint Maximilian Kolbe Giving Society which recognizes those committed supporters who have…
In the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year, Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) mobilized hundreds of thousands of Catholics to oppose a resurgence of federal executions and to advance alternative approaches to justice that promote healing, transformation, and human…
Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) released its expansive new resource, Paths of Renewed Encounter: A Restorative Justice Engagement Guide for Catholic Communities, in June 2021. This free toolkit — available in digital, hard copy, and printable PDF formats…
Racism is a sin, a life issue, and an unhealed wound. April 21, 2021 | Yesterday, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts of the murder of George Floyd,…
April 19, 2021 | From April 18-24, Catholic Mobilizing Network joins the nation in recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and urging victim-centered responses to harm, crime, and violence. “Catholic social teaching calls us to prioritize…
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