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  • The Jubilee Year 2025: A collection of resources

    The Jubilee Year 2025 A Holy Year inviting us to be “Pilgrims of Hope.” Pilgrims of Hope Every 25 years, the Catholic Church recognizes a special year to “proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and letting the oppressed go free.” A year that proclaims liberation, conversion, and reconciliation to mark a…

  • Vicki and Syl Schieber — Beacons for the Sanctity of Life

    Vicki and Syl Schieber have been staunch advocates against the death penalty ever since their daughter Shannon was murdered. There faithful witness is one that is rooted in the dignity of life. Hear more about their story.

  • [Webinar] Introducing Conversations in Communion: Parish Dialogues for Connection and Understanding

    This webinar unveils CMN’s newest restorative justice program: Conversations in Communion: Parish Dialogues for Connection and Understanding.  “Conversations in Communion” is a formation program and facilitator guide that empowers Catholic parishes to build a culture of connection and understanding using the restorative practice of circle process. It was created for parish and ministry leaders who…

  • Healing After Tragedy: Heather Thompson’s Restorative Justice Journey

    For years after her brother’s murder, Heather was consumed by anger — toward his killer, toward the legal system, and even toward God. Longing for some peace, she decided she needed to speak with the man who took her brother’s life. Through the restorative justice process that followed, Heather was amazed to find not just…

  • From Prison to Peacemaker: Felix Rosado’s Restorative Justice Transformation

    Felix Rosado spent nine long years blaming everybody for his incarceration but himself. But then, two things happened: he rekindled his Catholic faith and learned about restorative justice. These two discoveries set Felix on an extraordinary journey of accountability and transformation. Click here to learn more about restorative justice.

  • [Video] Catholics and the Death Penalty

    This 4-minute video produced by CMN in 2017 features: The video is well-suited for presentations on the Catholic opposition to the death penalty in educational or ministry settings. While it does not include graphic depictions of violence, it begins with an oral description of a murder, including a mention of the threat of sexual assault.

  • [Video] Catholics and Restorative Justice

    Catholic ministry leaders, restorative justice experts, and people who have been impacted by harm and crime explore the relationship between our Catholic faith and the philosophy and practices of restorative justice. Click here to learn more about restorative justice.

  • El Video de Oración del Papa — Por la Abolición de la Pena de Muerte (Spanish)

    Este video del Papa presenta la intención de oración que el Santo Padre confió a toda la Iglesia Católica en septiembre de 2022 a través de la Red Mundial de Oración del Papa. En esta ocasión, Francisco pidió que se rece “para que la pena de muerte, que atenta contra la inviolabilidad y dignidad de…

  • Catholic Social Teaching and the Death Penalty (printable)

    Rooted in Scripture and the rich tradition of our faith, Catholic social teaching is a guide for how to live as a people of justice and mercy. The death penalty violates several core themes of Catholic Social Teaching, first and foremost being the belief in the inherent dignity of the human person. It is this…

  • [Infographic] Catholic Social Teaching & the Death Penalty

    This short infographic highlights the ways in which capital punishment violates four of the major themes of Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Call for Family, Community, and Participation Solidarity

  • CMN Film List

    This collection of movies and documentaries explores the issues of capital punishment and restorative justice and highlights themes of mercy, hope, and respect for life. Listed titles include Just Mercy (2019), Dead Man Walking (1996), and Where There is Darkness (2019). (Make sure to visit CMN’s Just Mercy Catholic study guide for reflection questions and Church…