Virtual Retreat | Mary at the Foot of the Cross: Somebody’s Child
Join us for a virtual retreat exploring death penalty abolition and restorative justice. About Take time at the foot of the cross during this 2.5 hour virtual retreat on death penalty abolition and restorative justice. Hear from affected families, ministers, and activists as they share their stories and invite us to consider Mary’s unique role...
Is this justice? Stories of Death Row
CMN will be joining the University of Dayton for a special event as part of the "Next Gen for Justice" college speaking tours. All members of the community are welcome to attend Event Details Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. ETUniversity of Dayton, Kennedy Union Ballroom About the Event The flaws of the U.S. system...
2024 Kick-Off! RJ Ministry Community of Practice
Catholic Mobilizing Network is dedicated to supporting the implementation of restorative justice practices in Catholic ministry across the country. The RJ Ministry Community of Practice is a space where your faith and passion for restorative justice meets a network of 650+ like-minded practitioners ready to support and inspire one another. About the Kick-Off Event Join...
Justice Reimagined Awards & Celebration
Every other year, CMN hosts the Justice Reimagined Awards & Celebration. It’s a night to honor dedicated advocates, inspirational visionaries, and many others who join us in the work to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing. The event, which takes place on World Day Against the Death Penalty, brings together faithful, justice-oriented...
Deepening Circle: Restorative Parish
Join us to explore how restorative practices can be implemented into the life of a Catholic parish! Bringing restorative practices into parishes can be a way to respond to the invitation of the Catholic Synod on Synodality to: “inspire people to dream about the Church we are called to be, ... to stimulate trust, to...
Circle Keeper Cafe: Sharing Circle Ceremonies
Grab a snack or something to sip, and join other facilitators of circle process for a time of fellowship and fresh ideas. This is an informal time to share ideas, tips, and questions from your experience facilitating circle process. Each month, we zoom in on a different aspect of facilitation. You’ll come away with new...
Intro to Restorative Justice (November 2024)
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual 3.5-hour introductory workshop on restorative justice, to learn core concepts and practices related to its application in Catholic ministry. Through presentations, exercises, and sharing, participants: Click here to read more about restorative justice. FOR WHOM? This workshop is ideal for individuals who are new to restorative justice and practices or who...
Deepening Circle: Spotlight on Preparation for Restorative Practices
How can the work we do beforehand as facilitators and ministry leaders, set the stage for a smooth and impactful restorative dialogue? A key to any successful restorative process is adequate and appropriate preparation - both for the facilitator and the participants involved. The preparation for a harm repair dialogue will be different from preparation...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (January 2025)
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital...
[Webinar] Pilgrims of Hope: Tools for the Synodal Journey
About the Webinar Throughout 2025, the worldwide Church will journey through a special Jubilee Year — a celebration that happens every 25 years proclaiming liberation, conversion, and reconciliation — to re-establish a proper relationship with God and others. CMN is kicking off this Jubilee Year with a special webinar to provide tools that will help...
Circle Keeper Cafe: Values & Guidelines
Grab a snack or something to sip, and join other facilitators of circle process for a time of fellowship and fresh ideas. This month, we’ll focus on values and guidelines, two key steps of the circle process that are essential for creating grounding, connection, safety, and a container strong enough for meaningful conversations. Sharing values...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (February 2025)
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital...