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End the death penalty. Advance justice. Begin healing.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2010
"Byron Black was executed in Tennessee by lethal injection on August 5, 2025. During his execution, Mr. Black unexpectedly and repeatedly groaned over the course of several minutes and audibly told his spiritual advisor that he was in pain. An autopsy
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🕊️ Upcoming Webinar: The State of the US Death Penalty 2025 📅 Thu, Oct 9 | 1–2 PM (PT) | Zoom Emmjolee Mendoza Waters (@CMNEndtheDP) will share Catholic perspectives on death penalty trends + faith responses. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/RQEAxkI2mO
#WACatholics #FaithInAction
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"The criminal justice system is not built with victims’ needs, wishes, and well-being in mind. I know that as well as anybody, because what is being done in my name is not what I need or want." https://t.co/QK04ajvInL
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I believe there is an ending to this story where Geoffrey West and I find comfort in each other and in the healing power of forgiveness.
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We are in the middle of one of the darkest times in our state. And yet, we must hold tight to our humanity so that we can continue to have the courage to tell the truth about the people we are killing, and about the impact on the ones they leave behind.
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Last night, the State of Florida sunk to another low as it executed David Pittman, an intellectually disabled man. As we said in our statement, which we urge you to share, last night Florida ignored...
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Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, pray for us!
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In the September 5 episode of the Missouri Catholic Conference from the Capitol Podcast (@MOcatholic), CMN’s Director of Death Penalty Abolition, Emmjolee Mendoza Waters, was invited to speak with MCC’s Legislative Counsel, Curt Wichmer. Emmjolee shared about her work at CMN,
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On the MCC from the Capitol Podcast, Missouri Catholic Conference spoke with Emmjolee Mendoza-Waters (Catholic Mobilizing Network) about building a movement to end executions—and why Missouri’s use of the judicial loophole is especially troubling. https://t.co/JkQb0p3Jd7
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At times we seek quick answers, immediate solutions. But God works in depth, in the slow time of trust. Christian hope is not born in noise, but in the silence of an expectation filled with love. It is not the offspring of euphoria, but of trustful abandonment. -@Pontifex
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Florida has executed #DavidJPittman Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon him. In the words of Archbishop Wenski, “no man — no human — is a problem”. May we recognize the dignity of every person, even in spite of the horror of their crimes.
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As #DavidJPittman’s execution hour arrives, Jesus, grant him peace in this time of uncertainty. Remind him of his dignity that no one can take away, regardless of how much harm he has suffered or caused.
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We lift up prayers for #DavidJPittman and all of those who care for him. May God guide them in this time of uncertainty and darkness. We pray for true healing for all those affected by violent crimes.
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We pray for all who participate in the execution of #DavidJPittman tonight. David is intellectually disabled, exacerbated by a childhood rife with physical and sexual abuse, trauma, and neglect. Holy Spirit, guide us to not perpetuate cycles of violence in our legal system.
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As we hold vigil for #DavidJPittman, we pray for the souls of his victims: Clarence, Barbara, and Bonnie Knowles. Lord, comfort their loved ones as they continue to bear the weight of grief. Our Lady of Sorrows, give them strength and grant them peace in the road to healing.
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Florida plans to execute #DavidJPittman at 6 PM ET. If carried out, this would be the 12th execution of the “Sunshine State” in 2025. Lord, have mercy. Please stay with us tonight as we hold vigil for all those impacted by this act of state-sanctioned violence.
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.@CMNEndtheDP and the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life will co-sponsor this panel moderated by Kim Mazyck, the Initiative's Associate Director for Engagement. RSVP for the livestream of the event taking place in Atlanta, GA: https://t.co/aVFFqqj5D9
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Saint Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!
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In April, CMN’s own Emmjolee Mendoza Waters, with attorney Larry Komp, visited Lance Shockley. Now, he faces execution on Oct. 14. Emmjolee spoke with the @StLouisReview about her heartfelt and spiritual experience during this encounter. https://t.co/Wh7AEbE1gj
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Archbishop Thomas Wenski participated in a panel for @GUcstpubliclife, “Deportations and Assaults on Human Dignity” and summarized what Catholic Social Teaching looks like today—including how it is applied to those on death row.
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"... during an April visit to Missouri, [Emmjolee Mendoza Waters, Director of Death Penalty Abolition at Catholic Mobilizing Network,] took the opportunity to visit a person on death row for the first time." https://t.co/Wh7AEbEz5R
stlouisreview.com
Former Missouri public defenders system head Mary Fox leads the Death Penalty Abolition Program
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