Sister Helen Prejean who is known around the world for her passion against the death penalty will be joining the Catholic Lawyers Guild this Friday (April 26) for a dynamic and thought-provoking community event.
Sr. Helen has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on capital punishment and in shaping the Catholic Church’s vigorous opposition to all executions. She is a tireless advocate against the death penalty and was the nun whose story was depicted in her book entitled “Dead Man Walking,” which was turned into a feature film starring Susan Sarandon (as Sr. Helen) and Sean Penn.
The event consists of a plated lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by Sr. Helen’s presentation with an opportunity for Q&A at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe St., Chicago.
Sr. Helen will speak on “The Journey of The Catholic Church to Recognize the Death Penalty as a Pro Life Issue.” Her organization, based in New Orleans, is Ministry Against The Death Penalty, at https://www.sisterhelen.org/
Registration is required and open to all. Go to www.clgchicago.org/luncheon
