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The Popes and The U.S. Bishops
– “God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this person’s life.? Pope Francis, Nov. 15, 2019.
– “A Catholic approach begins with the recognition that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender.? US Bishops’ Nov. 15, 2000 Pastoral Letter: “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice.?
WHAT THE CHURCH TEACHES:
Catholic Restorative Justice Documents and Other Resources
— Pope Francis
“God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this person’s life.”
— St. Pope John Paul II
“We are still a long way from the time when our conscience can be certain of having done everything possible to prevent crime and to control it effectively so that it no longer does harm and, at the same time, to offer to those who commit crimes a way of redeeming themselves and making a positive return to society. If all those in some way involved in the problem tried to . . . develop this line of thought, perhaps humanity as a whole could take a great step forward in creating a more serene and peaceful society.”
The U.S. Bishops:
- USCCB Pastoral Letter
“A Catholic approach begins with the recognition that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender.” US Bishops’ Nov. 15, 2000 Pastoral Letter: “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice.” - USCCB Restorative Justice Resources:
– Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice - Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching:
– Life and Dignity of the Human Person
California Catholic Conference:
– Restorative Justice
– Catholic Restorative Justice Network for Formation & Leadership Development