The following links are to articles, columns, commentary, books, etc. related to Death Penalty issues For additional resources on these and other issues, please visit the "Website Links" page. Death Penalty A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death       This document was developed by the Committee on Domestic Policy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of bishops at its November 2005 General Meeting.         View Committee Document Bishop Paul J. Swain's June 30, 2007, Statement on the Death Penalty       A joint statement with Bishop Blase Cupich on the 2007 execution of Elijah Page.         View 2007 Statement Catechism of the Catholic Church       Relevant sections include 2263 to 2267.         View Catechism Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life)       Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter on the value and inviolability of human life. Relevant sections include 53 to 57.         View Encyclical Respect Life Home Support Natural Family Planning Crisis Pregnancies Adoption Pregnancy & Infant Loss Post-Abortion Healing  Education The Holy Bible The Catechism The Vatican From Bishop Swain Catholic Social Teaching Beginning of Life End of Life Death Penalty Human Sexuality Marriage & Family Theology of the Body Political Responsibility Other Issues Website Links  Action Prayer Life Chain Link Annual Activities Other Activity Ideas Catholic Advocate Network  Office Resources About the Directors For Our Volunteers Library Subscribe to LifeTimes Litterae First & Last Name: Email Address: City: (optional) Parish/Church: (optional) LifeTimes Litterae is the Respect Life Office's weekly newsletter. Contact Information Respect Life Office 523 N. Duluth Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605.988.3755 Travis Benson Director 605.988.3748 Email Kelly Benson Director 605.940-5976 Email Mary Andersen Administrative Assistant 605.988.3755 Email
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