Companion Training: Conversations in Communion (November)
The Conversations in Communion training is designed for Catholic parish and ministry leaders preparing to facilitate conversations in communion within their communities. The training takes place over three, three-hour virtual sessions. Attendance at all sessions is required. The November 2025 training will take place on November 12, 19 and December 3 from 2pm-5pm ET.
Episode 2: Conversations That Matter | Witnessing Hope and Reconciliation: Human Dignity and the Death Penalty
This series hosted by McGrath Institute for Church Life and co-sponsored by CMN addresses the state of the death penalty in the United States in light of the Church teaching on the intrinsic dignity of human life and highlights stories of hope, restoration, and reconciliation from death row.
Community Café: Test Drive a Circle Outline—Practice Session for Peer Feedback
Join us for this hands-on Community Café, where we’ll practice, learn, and encourage one another as we prepare to facilitate Conversations in Communion or circle processes. In this peer-feedback practice session, participants will have the opportunity to: Date: Friday, November 21, 2025Time: 12-1 p.m. ET | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CT | 9-10 a.m. PTLocation: Virtual...
Repeal to Heal: Death Penalty Repeal Advances the Culture of Life
This in-person and virtual event hosted by Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty features a panel with CMN's Executive Director Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy; Nan Tolson, Director of Texas Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty; and Kansas State Representative Bill Sutton, District 43.
[WEBINAR] Drawing Mercy: A Conversation with Sr. Helen Prejean
Join Sr. Helen Prejean and Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) for a powerful conversation on Dead Man Walking — now a graphic novel — and the urgent fight for mercy and justice in today’s world. Hear Sr. Helen’s insights on the death penalty, the power of storytelling, and why these issues matter now more than ever....
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop (December 2025)
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual introductory workshop on restorative justice. Discover the core concepts and practices of restorative justice in the legal system, Catholic ministry, and beyond. In just two hours, participants will: Click here to learn more about restorative justice. This workshop will allow you to engage with the key concepts of...
Fireside Chat: Two Families Restorative Justice Journey
Join CMN with the Grosmaire and McBride families for an intimate time of conversation and reflection. Come hear the powerful stories of how these parents’ own personal experience with restorative justice led them to work, both together and apart, for the benefit of the community and social justice nationwide. This event is offered through CMN's...
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop – Special Evening Edition
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual introductory workshop on restorative justice. Discover the core concepts and practices of restorative justice in the legal system, Catholic ministry, and beyond. In just two hours, participants will: Click here to learn more about restorative justice. This workshop will allow you to engage with the key concepts of...
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop (May 2026)
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual introductory workshop on restorative justice. Discover the core concepts and practices of restorative justice in the legal system, Catholic ministry, and beyond. In just two hours, participants will: Click here to learn more about restorative justice. This workshop will allow you to engage with the key concepts of...