The Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing at St Thomas Law

04/27/2026

What does justice really look like in America?

Hear Anthony Ray Hinton, whose story was featured in the film "Just Mercy," in conversation with Yohuru Williams and Father Daniel Griffith on April 30 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Learn more and RSVP here: https://tommielink.stthomas.edu/event/12154067

02/23/2026

The University of St. Thomas will turn to a triple Tommie to serve as its next Vice President for Mission.

02/01/2026

David Grenardo, Jerome Organ, Neil Hamilton Faculty Statement and Call to Action January 29, 2026 Dear Community, The University of St. Thomas School of Law is inspired by justice, guided by faith, grounded in reason, committed to excellence, and devoted to advancing the common good. As faculty memb...

01/28/2026

Very challenging times in the Twin Cities, we certainly appreciate your prayers and support. I just did this interview with the head of the Italian Bishops Conference’s New’s Service - passing it along. Peace, Fr. Dan

Catholic Social Teaching, Institutional Harm, Polarization, Racial Justice Trying to Make Sense out of the Senseless: A Conversation with Fr. Daniel Griffith Riccardo Benotti, Desk Chief & Journalist, Italian Bishops’ Conference interviewed Fr. Daniel Griffith on January 27, 2026 regarding Griffit...

12/04/2025

As we move into Advent, we invite our community to engage in an important restorative experience of listening and healing. We are invited to open our hearts and minds and join together for a discussion of Church teachings on marriage and divorce, grounded in our faith and commitment to healing and life-giving relationships.

As we move into Advent, we invite our community to engage in an important restorative experience of listening and healing. We are invited to open our hearts and minds and join together for a discussion of Church teachings on marriage and divorce, grounded in our faith and commitment to healing and l...

10/27/2025

10/15/2025

Catholic Racial Justice Ministry Gathering: A Morning of Connection | How Catholics Can Accompany the Immigrant Community

Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Breakfast provided)
Location: Rauenhorst Ballroom, St. Catherine University,
2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

Come hear from experts and organizers in the field and learn about how your parish can help in these unprecedented times. We hope this time can be a space to share with others best practices, ideas, invitations, and opportunities for collaboration.

A day of prayer, listening, and learning in partnership with the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri Kateri.

10/09/2025

MN Representative Sandra Feist, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and,
University of St. Thomas Dean of Students Linda Baughman discussed the application of restorative practices in academic, judicial, and legislative settings with students in our Restorative Justice, Law & Healing class. Thanks for joining us at University of St. Thomas School of Law!

10/02/2025

Today! Toward Justice and Peace: Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Social Teaching & Restorative Justice

October 2, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm CDT

University of St. Thomas School of Law
Schulze Grand Atrium & Online

Fr. Daniel Griffith, founding director of the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing, will moderate a panel that includes:
• William Cavanaugh, professor of Catholic Studies and director of the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at DePaul University
• Susan Mulheron, Chancellor for Canonical Affairs, Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis
• Christopher White, Associate Director and Senior Fellow at Georgetown University Institute on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
• Carolyn Woo, former President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, former Dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame
Registration not required. Attendees are invited to the reception following the program.

The link to the live broadcast of this program is https://stthomas.zoom.us/j/98768035664 and the recording will be available on the IRJH Youtube playlist the following week.

09/30/2025

We are grateful to Nadine Graves, Managing Attorney at the Hennepin County Public Defender’s office for joining our Restorative Justice, Law & Healing class. She brought wisdom, authenticity, and practical advice for our future lawyers in a conversation about racial justice and restorative justice. Much appreciated, Nadine!