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VIDEO | Second Bishops’ Lenten Experience in Selma and MontgomeryIn March 2026, CMN staff traveled with six U.S. bishops — as well as staff and consultors from the USCCB’s Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation — to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. Together, the delegation explored the legacy of racism in the U.S. and how that shapes the criminal legal system today….
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Death Penalty QuarterlyThe death penalty landscape across the U.S. is changing every day and CMN is committed to keeping this network up to date on what you need to know. Four times per year, we’ll provide state and federal death penalty analysis, advocacy spotlights, quick facts, upcoming calendar items, and more. Scroll below to see every edition…
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Scripture Reflection on the Death Penalty | Fr. Mark FamulinerThis reflection was part of Catholic Mobilizing Network’s monthly prayer vigil to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the inviolable dignity of all human life. Drawing on Matthew 20:29–34, Fr. Famuliner reflects on the reaction of the crowd, which attempts to silence the blind men who cry out for Jesus’ mercy. He invites us…
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Oración a la Madre de Justicia y MisericordiaEscrita por Catholic Mobilizing Network personal en inglés y español. María Dolorosa, en la Cruz agoniza tu Hijo, Víctima y Condenado. Escucha el llanto de cada hijo e hija que sufre y llévalos al Corazón de Jesús, quien sana todas las heridas. Ayúdanos a abrir caminos de justicia donde se valore la vida, renazca la…
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Prayer to the Mother of Justice and MercyWritten by Catholic Mobilizing Network staff in both English and Spanish. Download the prayer as a PDF below. Sorrowful Mother, on the Cross your Son agonizes – Victim and Condemned. Hear the cry of every son and daughter who suffers, and carry them to the Heart of Jesus, who heals every wound. Help us to…
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Deacon’s Guide to Death Penalty MinistryDeacon’s Guide to Death Penalty Ministry Support for bringing CMN’s mission to your parish and ministry. About this Guide As ordained ministers of the Church, deacons are a sacramental sign to the Church and to the world of Christ, who came “to serve and not be served.” (USCCB). This guide is designed specifically for deacons,…
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The Way of the Cross: A Lenten Prayer to Overcome the Sin of RacismPraying the stations of the cross on Fridays throughout the Lenten season is a prayer practice that invites us to recall the experience of Christ’s own execution at the hands of the state. CMN hosted a special virtual Way of the Cross experience, specially adapted to reflect on our call and ongoing work to overcome…
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Good Friday Homily on the Death Penalty | Cardinal GregoryGood Friday of the Lord’s Passion from The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, DC, United States of America, 2022. Homily of Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington “We are… beseeching Catholics everywhere to consider carefully the impact that capital punishment has on us as a society. Taking the life of one who…
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Cuando la angustia está cerca, concédeles fortaleza y consueloEscrita por Yohan Garcia para la vigilia de octubre de 2021 de Catholic Mobilizing Network. Oración inspirada en el Salmo 22 Padre celestial, Venimos a ti en este día sabiendo que tú eres el Santo.Acudimos a ti unidos en oración por nuestros hermanos y hermanas condenados a muerte y que se encuentran en el corredor…
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While Trouble is Near, Give Them Strength and ConsolationWritten by Yohan Garcia for Catholic Mobilizing Network’s October 2021 Virtual Prayer Vigil. Prayer inspired by Psalm 22 Heavenly Father, We come to you on this day knowing that you are the Holy One.We come to you united in prayer for our brothers and sisters who are on death row.We come to you to in…