Category: Diocesan Leaders

Resources from Diocesan Leaders town halls

Apr 08
Women in Prison

Join CPMC for a conversation about the issues women face while incarcerated. Sr. Donna Liette of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, Latrice, and J discuss women’s unique needs during their experience of incarceration, both inside and outside the carceral system. For more information about the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, you can visit the PBMR website here.

Mar 05
The Spiritual Exercises While Incarcerated

We invite you to learn about using the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in your ministry through this Town Hall presentation with Fr. Zach Presutti, SJ, of Thrive for Life Prison Project.  Thrive for Life website: https://thriveforlife.org/

Feb 03
How to Accompany: Human Trafficking

Deacon Frank DiGirolamo (Archdiocese of Seattle) shares what he is doing in the area of Human Trafficking, his experience working in the system, and provides resources. Click here to view Deacon Frank’s slideshow.

Jan 21
Synodal Listening Session for Re-Entry Ministers

Join Erica Cohen Moore, Executive Director of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and Joe Cotton, Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach Ministries of the Archdiocese of Seattle, as they invite ministers to share their reflections on what they need in their ministry to those impacted by incarceration. You can find the Synod Survey we mentioned during […]

Jan 06
Synodal Listening Session for Correctional Ministers

Join Erica Cohen Moore, Executive Director of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, and Joe Cotton, Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach Ministries of the Archdiocese of Seattle, as they invite ministers to share their reflections on what they need in their ministry to those impacted by incarceration. You can find the Synod Survey we mentioned during […]

Dec 06
Opening Wide Our Hearts: A Conversation on Racism

Join us for a discussion on the rippling effects of racism. Our guest speaker is Zuri Davis, a criminal justice reform activist and a former journalist. During her journalism career, she covered police misconduct, wrongful incarceration, the drug war, and the death penalty. She currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida.

Nov 04
Applying Restorative Justice: Practices of Encounter

Restorative justice is a philosophy or approach to harm that focuses on repairing relationships and is consistent with Catholic teaching. Restorative practices can be applied in various types of ministry to the incarcerated as well as individuals and communities harmed by crime. Join us as Caitlin Morneau (Director of Restorative Justice at Catholic Mobilizing Network) and […]

Oct 07
Using Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone in Your Ministry

Join us as Fr. James Martin shares his profound thoughts on prayer and how to use his new practical book, “Learning to Pray” as a resource for your ministry. Fr. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and author of numerous books, […]

Sep 08
Human Trafficking & Incarceration

Join us for a conversation with the US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking. Learn why many trafficked women are getting put behind bars for crimes they were forced to do. Hear how the prison system fosters trafficking inside its walls. Join a discussion on finding ways to work together to help women not become victimized […]

Jul 26
Restorative Justice Ministry (with Catholic Extension)

Join us for a conversation about Catholic Extension’s work in restorative justice ministry. Their program, in partnership with Loyola University of Chicago, provides training in theology and practical strategies for expanding or creating diocesan and parish-based Restorative Justice prison ministries in your area. Catholic Extension website: https://www.catholicextension.org/grant-information/strategic-initiatives/restorativejustice/ For any questions, please email: [email protected]