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Restorative Justice Journey
December 11, 2025
On December 8, Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) hosted a very special “fireside chat” with two families who were brought together by a tragedy - a daughter was shot by her fiance. In the wake of her death, the daughter’s parents were moved to forgiveness through their Catholic faith. Hear the powerful stories of how the Grosmarie and McBride families’ own experience with restorative justice led them to work for the benefit of the community and social justice nationwide.
The recording is now available here
If you’re not familiar with these amazing people, you are also encouraged to listen to their episode of CMN’s Encounter With Dignity podcast.
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