Sister Helen Prejean speaks to thousands of people across the US and around the world each year. Here you’ll find a selection of videos of her speeches and interviews with Sister Helen and, below, a calendar of her upcoming speaking engagements. If you’d like to have Sister Helen speak at an event you’re organizing, please visit her website to find out how to make contact.

Videos of Sister Helen’s speeches

Maryknoll, New York

In October 2009, Sister Helen spoke at Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, in New York. Maryknoll is producing a film, The Execution Chronicles, which gives a human face to a murderer and will help people think deeply about the issue.

You can watch a video of Sister Helen’s speech and an interview with Sister Helen about The Execution Chronicles or read an article about Sister Helen’s visit to Maryknoll.

Marquette University

Sister Helen received an honorary degree from Marquette University and spoke about her journey as an advocate to abolish the death penalty in October 2009. View the video.

Calendar of speaking engagements

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