By Caitlin Morneau Since beginning my work at Catholic Mobilizing Network, I have reflected upon when and how I first felt called to issues of criminal justice. There were several childhood moments that signaled early…
Catholic Mobilizing Network is pleased to have been invited to be the creative voice for Education for Justice’s 2018 Lenten Reflections. Featuring the writing of several members of CMN’s staff and board, these reflections are meant…
Sister Dolores Chepiga, a Sister of St. Joseph, has been committed to serving individuals who are incarcerated for nearly four decades. Here, she shares the role that restorative justice played in her formation and ministry….
Sister Janet Ryan, OSF of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation recounts a recent experience participating in a Forgiveness Circle and the power this restorative practice have in healing and reconciliation within a community. At…
“Louisiana may soon lose its title as the world’s leader in incarceration. Bipartisan lawmakers and a diverse coalition of advocates overhauled the state’s criminal justice system. The reform passed this legislative session will reduce the…
“Instruments of reconciliation” is a new national campaign to amplify active nonviolence in the U.S. Catholic Church. Sponsored by the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative and the Conference of the Major Superiors of Men (CMSM), this campaign calls on Catholics to choose…
For Immediate Release: January 26, 2017 Contact: Alexandra Carroll alexandra@catholicsmobilizing.org Catholic Leaders Send Joint Letter to President Trump Calling for the Respect of all life Washington, DC – In anticipation of the March for Life on…
January 26, 2017 Dear President Trump, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, As members of the Catholic community, we welcome…
Although the effort to seek clemency for non-violent offenders is gaining traction in our country, the very notion of clemency is not new. In fact, the origins date back thousands of years, to both ancient…
Sister Marion Defeis served as a chaplain for 23 years at Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New York before retiring in 2007. In her interview with CMN, she reflects on her role in advocating the…