Sr. Helen Prejean with Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina – Live In-Person Zoom Event in Raleigh

Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina (CANC) looks forward to sharing what will be an unforgettable evening with you. Sr. Helen Prejean is not only a huge inspiration to the members of CANC, she is known around the world for her tireless work against the death penalty. She has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on capital punishment and in shaping the Catholic Church’s vigorous opposition to all executions.

After accompanying and witnessing the executions of two men at Louisiana State Penitentiary, Patrick Sonnier and Robert Willie, Sister Helen realized that this lethal ritual would remain unchallenged unless its secrecy was stripped away. She sat down and wrote her book, Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States. (1993) It ignited a national debate that continues today on capital punishment and its brutal nature. You may have seen the Academy Award winning film, Dead Man Walking based on her #1 NY Times Bestselling book.

Please save the date and join us – in person – for an enlightening evening. Bring family, friends, and especially anyone who is unaware of the Church’s teaching to abolish the death penalty. There will be time for questions and answers!

There is no charge for this event; however, freewill donations will be accepted, but not tax deductible. CANC would like to know how many are planning to join us on the evening of September 17th. Please RSVP with your number of guests to Nancy Jones at director@catholicsforabolitionnc.org.

Please note: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community (see below) is the venue. However, please do not contact the parish office with questions. Instead, you can use the Contact page on this website or email directly to Nancy Jones at director@catholicsforabolitionnc.org. Thank you for your cooperation.