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Man Wrongly Convicted of Murder Released from California’s Death Row After 20 Years

By Elizabeth Zitrin, Death Penalty Focus — May 12, 2012 — On March 14, 2011, the Los Angeles County Superior Court reversed his conviction and Francisco “Franky” Carrillo Jr. was released from... MORE
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Connecticut Becomes 17th State To Repeal Death Penalty

Washington, D.C. — April 25, 2012 — The Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty hails Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s decision to sign legislation repealing the death penalty... MORE
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Darryl Stallworth, Former Prosecutor, Supports SAFE California

Darryl served as a Deputy District Attorney of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office from 1992 – 2007. When his boss asked him whether he would take what would be... MORE
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Death Penalty is Not Justice

By Most Rev. Cirilo Flores, Coadjustor Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego — April 25, 2012 — This year, in the Easter season, San Diego reels from two recent murders – a... MORE
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Mission

Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) proclaims the Church’s unconditional pro-life teaching and its application to capital punishment and restorative justice. CMN works in close collaboration with the U.S. Conference of Catholic... MORE
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En Español

Bienvenido a la Red de Mobilización Católica (Catholic Mobilizing Network) para la terminación del uso de la Pena de Muerte. Ver un mensaje de Mons. José Vásquez, Obispo de la... MORE

CMN NEWS

Play Project Update – May 2012: Wrapping Up A Successful Eighth Season
By Greg Callaghan, National Coordinator, Dead Man Walking School Theater Project The Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project is wrapping up an excellent 8th season. Schools in California, Chicago, Illinois,... MORE
Connecticut Becomes 17th State To Repeal Death Penalty
Washington, D.C. — April 25, 2012 — The Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of the Death Penalty hails Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s decision to sign legislation repealing the death penalty... MORE
Play Project Update: Mater Dei Students Bring ‘Dead Man Walking’ to Religious Education Congress
By Greg Callaghan, National Coordinator, Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project — April 16, 2012 —The Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project was thrilled to attend the Los Angeles Religious Education... MORE
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CMN EVENTS

May 31 – June 2, 2012: National Association for Lay Ministry Conference (Crystal City, VA)
CMN will have an exhibit table at this year’s National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM) gathering in Crystal City, VA from May 31 – June 2. The theme for this... MORE
June 2, 2012: “Now I Walk on Death Row” Presentation by Dale Recinella (South Bend, IN)
CMN’s Dale Recinella will speak about his ministry to death row inmates at the University of Notre Dame 2012 Reunion from 9-11 a.m. at the Hammes Bookstore in the Eck... MORE
June 10-13, 2012: Vicki Schieber Facilitating Workshops at National Convocation for Jail and Prison Ministry (Scranton, PA)
CMN’s Vicki Schieber will be facilitating workshops on the death penalty at the 31st annual National Convocation for Jail and Prison Ministry to be held these days at the University... MORE
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By State

This map offers a state-by-date view of the death penalty in the United States. As noted states highlighted in red currently have the death penalty, and are the states where we need your help in advocating for the repeal in your communities, at your parish and with your elected officials. Each state page features information… MORE

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Scheduled EXECUTIONS

Anthony Bartee – STAYED

Texas – May 2, 2012

Todd Wessinger – STAYED

Louisiana – May 9, 2012

Eric Roberts – STAYED

South Dakota – May 13-19, 2012

Steven Staley

Texas – May 16, 2012

Samuel Lopez

Arizona – May 16, 2012

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