Georgia bishops urge pardons board to commute death sentence of Stacey Humphreys
September 14, 2026
In a Sept. 14 statement, Georgia’s Catholic bishops—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta;
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Georgia schedules execution of Stacey Humphreys
The state of Georgia has scheduled the execution of Stacey Humphreys for Wednesday, September 16. Mr. Humphreys' had previously faced a looming execution date, but ongoing litigation delayed the execution.
Georgia Catholic Conference to co-host observance of Troy Davis execution anniversary
To honor Troy Davis' life and the tragedy of his death, the Georgia Catholic Conference and Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will co-host What Georgia Gave America: From Gregg v. Georgia to the Execution of Troy Davis on Monday, September 21, the 15th anniversary of Troy's execution.
Mass of Remembrance for Victims of State Violence
July 21, 2026
We will co-host a Mass of Remembrance for Victims of State Violence on Monday, November 2, with Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty.
From Gregg v. Georgia to the Execution of Troy Davis
July 21, 2026
The Georgia Catholic Conference and Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will co-host this 15th anniversary observance of the execution of Troy Davis.
Gregg v. Georgia: Fifty Years Later
June 30, 2026
Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and the Georgia Catholic Conference for an insightful discussion marking the 50th anniversary of Gregg v. Georgia, the Supreme Court case that re-started the death penalty in the United States.
The Federal Government wants to fast-track executions
April 21, 2026
The Department of Justice has proposed a new rule that would make it easier for
Legislative report February 6, 2025
February 20, 2025
After the usual preliminary ceremonies and the initiation of new members, several bills of interest
