Archdiocese of St. Louis
Archbishop Robert Carlson
4445 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63108

Dear Archbishop Carlson,

Welcome to St. Louis!  I am writing to you because as you well know Missouri has begun executing persons after a three and a half year hiatus.  We are so grateful for your voice at this crucial time.  Reggie Clemons was sentenced to be executed on June 17th.  Reggie recieved a stay of execution through the courts.  Sadly, It is likely that he will recieve a new date.   Reggie and his family are from North St. Louis, and as the new Archbishop in St. Louis we are hoping that you will courageously speak up and ask the Governor to grant Reggie clemency. 

As you well know, "Ending the death penalty would be one important step away from a culture of death and toward building a culture of life.”  (A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2005.)  Please join us in echoing a resounding no to this culture of death and encourage our state to respect life.  We look forward to your voice in these matters.

Thank you!

Sincerely,