Spiritual Formation

Harm, Healing, and Human Dignity: A Catholic Encounter with Restorative Justice 
 

This prayer is in honor of the May 1st Feast Day of St. Joseph. Catholic Mobilizing Network is a sponsored ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph.

Download and share our event flyer to promote the Louisiana Restorative Circles Intensive among your networks.

As a companion to their 2018 pastoral letter, Open Wide Our Hearts, the USCCB offers this helpful factsheet explaining the relationship between racism and our criminal justice system.

Rooted in both 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. Use this two-sided one-pager and learn how Catholic Social Teaching brings the teachings of Jesus and his call to discipleship to the larger societal conversation of social justice

This one page handout gives an introductory overview of restorative justice and ways that practices can be applied in various settings. Use copies to compliment an educational program or spread the word about restorative justice in your parish and community.  

On August 2, 2018, Pope Francis made a historic revision to the Catechism of the Catholic Church which declared the death penalty "inadmissible" in all cases.

In response to that call, people of faith are adding their names to the National Catholic Pledge to End the Death Penalty, and working to build a culture of life.

A prayer for those affected by violence and harm of any kind.

This film list is a resource of CMN's favorite movies and documentaries concerning the death penalty and restorative justice. Explore these titles as introductions to the topics, talking points for discussion, or as a tool for study within a community.