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Author: Helen Prejean

Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, born on April 21, 1939, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a prominent Roman Catholic nun and a tireless advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. A member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, her activism began in 1981 when she corresponded with Elmo Patrick Sonnier, a convicted murderer on death row. Through her spiritual guidance during his impending execution, she gained profound insights into the realities of capital punishment, prompting her to publicly condemn it. Prejean also founded the organization Survive, which provides support to the families of violent crime victims. She has ministered to numerous death row inmates and witnessed multiple executions, further solidifying her stance against the death penalty. Her experiences inspired the book and subsequent film "Dead Man Walking," which brought her mission to a wider audience. Prejean continues to educate and advocate for justice and mercy through her work at the Death Penalty Discourse Network in New Orleans and her speaking engagements worldwide. Committed to a consistent life ethic, she advocates for the sanctity of all life, opposing not only capital punishment but also abortion and euthanasia.