Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina

March with CANC at the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty Event - Saturday, December 2nd
2023-12-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Please join CANC and other Coalition members and friends working to abolish the death penalty in North Carolina. Upcoming 2024 elections could reverse the current cessation of executions. Make your voice heard – NOW before it’s too late!

Execution of Phillip Hancock (10AM in OK) – Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us
2023-11-30 15:00 - 15:30
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, and their victims, will gather via Zoom on this day as we do on each day there is an execution in the United States. We do so because we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state. You are invited to join us. Go to our Contact Form and let us know you want to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link.

Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the host will delete the Zoom link and no further notice will be provided. You can keep track of the status of executions by clicking here.

Third Tuesday Prayer Vigil to End the Death Penalty in North Carolina & the U.S.
2023-11-21 12:00 - 12:30
Join Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina as we gather to pray on the third Tuesday of this and every month to abolish the death penalty in NC and around the U.S. We meet online at Noon for a 15-minute, non-interactive prayer vigil. (Please remain muted during the vigil.) You can receive the link for the vigil by signing up on our Contact Us

Execution of Casey McWhorter (CST - AL) – Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us
2023-11-16 15:00 - 15:30
We will pray for both Mr. Renteria, his victim, and Mr. McWhorter, and his victim at the same time on November 16th. You are invited to join us. Go to our Contact Form and let us know you want to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link.

There are four executions in the month of November. Please join CANC director, members, and friends for a 15-minute prayer vigil on November 21 to end the death penalty in NC and around the nation.

Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the host will delete the Zoom link and no further notice will be provided. You can keep track of the status of executions by clicking here.

Execution of David Renteria (6PM in TX) - Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us
2023-11-16 15:00 - 15:30

Execution of Brent Brewer (6PM in TX) - Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Us
2023-11-09 15:00 - 15:30

Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Soul of William Speer to be Executed in Texas Today
2023-10-26 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, and their victims, will gather via Zoom on this day as we do on everyday there is an execution in the United States. We do so because we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state. You are invited to join us. Go to our Contact Form and let us know you want to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link.

Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the host will delete the Zoom link and no further notice will be provided. You can keep track of the status of executions by clicking here.

Eucharistic Congress 2023 - Exhibitor
2023-10-21 09:00 - 18:30
The 2023 Eucharistic Congress will be held in the Raleigh Convention Center in downtown on October 21, 2023. It opens a year of diocesan-wide events marking the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Raleigh Diocese in 2024. There will be numerous Catholic speakers from all over our diocese and our country, including Spanish-speaking workshops. Our day together will close with Mass starting at 5:00.

Please look for Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina as one of the exhibitors at this day-long event. Stop by to ask questions, to learn more about the death penalty in our State, and find out how to get involved in our efforts to save lives and save souls. Take a few minutes to watch this moving and enlightening video by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as he calls for Catholics to work to abolish the death penalty worldwide. Let us start by ending capital punishment in North Carolina. God bless you, and we hope to see you on October 21st.

World Day Against the Death Penalty - 21st Anniversary
2023-10-10 16:30 - 18:00
Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina will again be standing outside Central Prison in solidarity, with those on Death Row in downtown Raleigh, around our nation, and the world, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME to join us in Prayer and Peaceful Protest.

Schedule of CANC Events:

4:30 – Recitation of the Rosary (near the train trestle) with Deacon Josh

5:00 – Peaceful Protest – Bring a Sign Commemorating WDADP and/or Abolition

5:30 – Divine Mercy Chaplet (said for the souls of those executed at Central Prison)

6:00 – Closing Thoughts by Margaret Toman

Please sign up here to let us know you’ll be attending. Come be a part of demonstrating your opposition to the death penalty. Mark your calendar to join with Catholics in the Raleigh Diocese and with other sisters and brothers of faith. Come early if you can, as Deacon Joshua Klickman leads the Rosary; stay till the end as we hear from Margaret Toman, a member of the Monday demonstrators who has faithfully stood watch outside Central Prison for 17+ years.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil for Anthony Sanchez (OK) and his Victim - One Day Early
2023-09-20 15:00 - 15:30
Today we will be praying for the soul of Anthony Sanchez who is scheduled to be executed tomorrow in Oklahoma on World Peace Day, Sept. 21st. (Because the director of CANC will be on retreat tomorrow, we will gather a day early.) We will pray for his victim, Juli Buskin as well.

You are invited to join us online for this live Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list. You will receive the Zoom link and remain on the list for notice of future executions. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the Zoom link will simply be deleted by the host and notice will be posted on this webpage.

Divine Mercy Chaplet for James Phillip Barnes (FL)
2023-08-03 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at either 3:00 or 3:30, for the soul(s) of the executed and for the soul(s) of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, it will be posted here and the Zoom link will be deleted by the host. There will be no further notice of cancellation for this prayer vigil.

Divine Mercy Chaplet for Johnny A. Johnson (MO)
2023-08-01 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at either 3:00 or 3:30, for the soul(s) of the executed and for the soul(s) of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the host will post it here and the Zoom link will be deleted. There will be no further notice of cancellation for this prayer vigil.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: James Barber (AL) and Jemaine Cannon (OK)
2023-07-20 15:00 - 15:30
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. On this day, we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at 3:00PM, for the souls of the two men about to be executed and for the souls of their victims. We are mindful of our prayers possibly being the only ones said for the soul of the person about to be put to death by the state.

Please join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to the email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the Zoom link will simply be deleted by the host and the change will be posted here. There will be no further notice of cancellation for this prayer vigil.

Abolition Sabbath Weekend - CANC & NCCADP
2023-06-23 17:00 - 18:00
Catholics for Abolition in NC is joining with the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) Abolition Sabbath Weekend by hosting our monthly third Tuesday prayer vigil to end the death penalty again on Friday, June 23rd, at 5:00 PM. Nancy J Jones, Director of CANC, will then speak briefly about how the monthly vigil was developed and answer questions from others interested in learning more, joining CANC, or in creating abolition prayer vigils within their own faith traditions. Noel Nickle, Executive Director of NCCADP, will talk about the launch of the People of Faith sign-on letter to Governor Cooper. As a member of the Coalition, CANC is pleased to be part of their kick-off events for this next Commutation Campaign. Please join us! Register here for the Zoom link.

Execution in Florida - Pray with us the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Duane Owen and his Victims
2023-06-15 15:30 - 15:50
You are invited to join us online for this live Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list. You will receive the Zoom link and remain on the list for notice of future executions. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the Zoom link will simply be deleted by the host and notice will be posted on this webpage.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions in the US: Darryl Barwick (FL)
2023-05-03 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at either 3:00 or 3:30, for the soul(s) of the executed and for the soul(s) of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: Check back for the possibility of a last-minute reprieve or stay; the Zoom link will then be deleted by the host.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: David Dillbeck (FL)
2023-02-23 15:00 - 15:30
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at either 3:00 or 3:30, for the soul(s) of the executed and for the soul(s) of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the Zoom link will simply be deleted by the host. There will be no further notice of cancellation for this prayer vigil.

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Third Tuesday of the Month – Prayer Vigil for Abolition of the Death Penalty in North Carolina and around the United States
2023-02-21 12:00 - 12:15
Join Catholics for Abolition in North Carolina as we gather for our monthly prayer vigil to abolish the death penalty. We meet online for a non-interactive 15-minute prayer vigil. (Please remain muted throughout the vigil.)Sign up to receive the Zoom link on our Contact Us page.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: Richard Glossip (OK) Execution has been Postponed to May 18, 2023. No execution today.
2023-02-16 15:00 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at either 3:00 or 3:30, for the soul(s) of the executed and for the soul(s) of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link. Please note: In the case of a last-minute reprieve or stay, the Zoom link will simply be deleted by the host. There will be no further notice of cancellation for this prayer vigil.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: John Ballentine (TX) Execution Warrant Withdrawn. No execution today.
2023-02-08 15:30 - 16:00

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: Leonard S. Taylor (MO)
2023-02-07 15:30 - 16:00

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: Wesley Ruiz (TX)
2023-02-01 15:00 - 15:30

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: Scott Eizember (OH)
2023-01-12 15:30 - 16:00

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US: Robert Fratta (Texas)
2023-01-10 15:00 - 15:30

Sing Christmas Carols Outside Central Prison
2022-12-25 10:00 - 11:30
Join long-time merry gentlefolk and spread the blessings of the season by singing Christmas carols for the men at Central Prison. Gather under the train trestle within Boylan Heights (first left after the prison entrance) – you can park within that community or on Hunt Drive directly across from the prison. Caroling usually lasts from 10 to 11:30, so dress warmly. Kids of all ages are welcome! Questions? Please reach us through the Contact Us form.

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March from Central Prison to the Governor’s Mansion Tell Governor Cooper: “No More Death Penalty!”
2022-12-10 12:00 - 14:00
Catholics for Abolition in NC will join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty to start the efforts toward commutation of the sentences of those on Death Row in our State. Click here for the details of this momentous event.

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Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US - Kevin Johnson (MO)
2022-11-29 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, starting at 3:00 or 3:30, for the souls of the executed and for the souls of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Vigil on the Day of Scheduled Executions Around the US
2022-10-20 15:30 - 16:00
A group of faithful Catholics, concerned with the redemption of those being executed, gather via Zoom on the day of every execution carried out in the United States. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet,starting 3:00 or 3:30, for the souls of the executed and for the souls of their victims. We keep in mind that we may be the only ones praying for the soul of that person about to be put to death by the state.

You are invited to join us online for this live prayer vigil by requesting, through our Contact Form, to be added to our email list to receive the Zoom link.

CANC Supports World Day Against the Death Penalty
2022-10-10 00:00 - 23:59
Joining with long-time activists outside Central Prison, this year’s 20th annual World Day Against the Death Penalty was supported by close to two dozen CANC members! As always, we received many waves, thumbs up, and horns honking from those driving by – affirming that countless North Carolinians would like to see an end to the death penalty. These affirmations also spur on those of us working to abolish capital punishment in our beautiful state and around our nation.
