Written on: February 23, 2016
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy,
Pray for an end to the death penalty,
for those scheduled for execution,
for the victims of these crimes
and all whose lives have been impacted by violence.
Scheduled Executions for March 2016
9: Coy Wesbrook, TX
16: Ricky Javon Gray, VA
16: Jeffrey Martin, PA
17: Mark James Asay, FL
18: Christopher Johnson, PA
22: Adam Ward, TX
30: John Battaglia, TX
Visit Catholic Mobilizing Network for current information about scheduled executions and other news regarding the death penalty in the US. Many executions are being stayed by local governments. Please check the website for updates and news regarding the death penalty in various states.
Sister Jean Liston, GNSH has written an account of her personal experiences with prisons and those imprisoned.Please click here to read her story. Why do the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart support an end to the death penalty, read here