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What’s the issue?
The Federal Death Penalty is being reinstated for the first time since 2003. The U.S Attorney General, William Barr, scheduled four federal executions. Since reinstating this evil practice, three men have been executed by the federal government. Their names were Wesley Ira Purkey, Daniel Lewis Lee, and Dustin Honken.
What does the Church say?
Catholic communities are called to recognize the dignity in all persons and the death penalty clearly contradicts this most fundamental pillar of our faith. In 2018, Pope Francis clarified the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, stating,“…the Church teaches, in the light of the Gospel, that ‘the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person’ and she works with determination for its abolition worldwide.” (CCC, 2267). St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church joins our voice with many Catholic leaders and Churches who are speaking out against this clear threat to the dignity of all human persons.
What can you do?
Make your voice heard:- Sign this petition from the Catholic Mobilizing Network directed to President Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr!
- Send a Message to Attorney General Bill Barr.
- Speak out on Social Media using Catholic Mobilizing Network's social media post suggestions.
Read about Catholic Leaders Speaking out:- Catholic leaders denounce court’s rejection of federal death penalty appeal.
- Sister Helen Prejean & her ministry to end the death penalty.
- US Bishops appeal to Administration to reverse course on Federal executions.
Pray- For the end of the death penalty in our nation and in the rest of the world.
- For those who have been executed by governments.
- For victims of violence, and for their families who have been left behind.
- For peace in our hearts and in our word.