Circle Keeper Café: Crafting Circle Questions
In this hour of informal fellowship, peer support, and idea generation, we'll take a particular look at how to craft powerful questions and prompts for circle processes—questions that open hearts, deepen conversations, uphold dignity, and allow for the Spirit to bring transformation, connection, and healing. Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or new to the practice,...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (May 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...
Deepening Circle: Adapting Restorative Practices for Full Participation
"The Prophet Isaiah asks us to imagine the full manifestation of the Kingdom of God as a banquet God will prepare for all peoples. All of them and everyone, in the hope that none will be missing. Everyone, everyone, everyone! ... In this time of wars, we must learn to shape in concrete ways the...
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop (May 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...
Summer Skillcraft Sessions: Transformative Listening (Two-Part)
This June, join CMN for a two-part virtual workshop on Transformative Listening, and practice how to listen in ways that bring about justice, healing, and restoration. The Synod on Synodality has reminded the Church that listening is at the heart of our faith and ministry, and called on the Church to become a “listening Church”...
[Webinar] What’s Really Happening with the Death Penalty in 2025?
About the Webinar This year executions are increasing across the U.S., and states are reengaging with the death penalty in new ways. This webinar takes a closer look at recent developments and asks: what’s really happening — and why now? Through a moderated discussion, you’ll hear from our three panelists: Robert Dunham, the founder and...
Companion Training: Conversations in Communion with Black Catholic Ministry Leaders (August)
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 August 2025 training will take place on Saturdays, August 2, 9 and 16, and is specifically for...
CMN Gathering at the 2025 LCWR Assembly
Will you be at the 2025 Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Assembly in Atlanta, GA? Catholic Mobilizing Network invites religious sisters participating in the 2025 LCWR Assembly to a gathering on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 12:30 p.m. hosted by CMN's Religious Engagement Associate, Sr. Eileen Reilly, SSND and Director of Death Penalty Abolition Program,...
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop (August 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. ***Registration is now closed. Consider joining the next Intro to Restorative Justice workshop on Thursday, December 4, 2025!*** In just two hours, participants will: Click here...
Companion Training: Conversations in Communion (September)
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 September 2025 training will take place on September 4, 11 and 18 from 12pm-3pm ET.
RJ Ministry Community of Practice 2025 Kick-Off
Over the summer, CMN’s Restorative Justice team has been hard at work planning a brand-new series of virtual events for the coming year—designed to support you in introducing and facilitating restorative practices like circle process in your parish or ministry. As we launch this 4th year of the RJ Ministry Community of Practice, now 720...
National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice
Hosted in Atlanta, GA, the conference will highlight practical and innovative ways that people of faith collaborate with local communities and system actors to build hope-filled justice solutions. By working together in these turbulent times, we can create conditions for healing, reconciliation, and liberation — for all who are impacted by crime and violence.