Virtual Prayer Vigils for Upcoming Executions
In July, the federal government restarted the practice of capital punishment following a 17-year hiatus from executions. Since then, the Dept. of Justice has executed 8 people, doubling the total number of executions administered by the government in the 57 years prior.
Catholic Mobilizing Network’s Virtual Prayer Vigils for Federal Executions offer a space to pray and lament as a faith community in the face of these attacks on human dignity. Vigils feature prayers, petitions, and Scripture reflections from Catholic bishops, Church leaders, and other allies from across the abolition movement. Upcoming vigils:
- Vigil for Lisa Montgomery Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 2-3 p.m. EST
- Vigil for Cory Johnson Thursday, Jan. 14 | 2-3 p.m. EST
- Vigil for Dustin Higgs Friday, Jan. 15 | 2-3 p.m. EST
Bro. Frank O’Donnell will lead a Scripture reflection for the Jan. 15 vigil.
Urge the President to Stop the Executions
Sign the petition asking President Trump to commute the sentences to life in prison for the 3 people scheduled to be executed.
photos by Scott Langley
