Blog - Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

Litany of Nonviolence

Provident God, aware of our own brokenness, we ask the gift of courage to identify how and where we are in need of conversion in order to live in solidarity with Earth and all creation.

August 25, 2020

Out of the Tomb, a Condemned Man

By Fr. Dustin Feddon, PhD, Executive Director of Joseph House Being released from either prison or jail in the middle of a global pandemic highlights the already existing challenges of reentry in America. You

April 20, 2020

Social Distance Ministry

In prison, the mystery of the cross is often portrayed with an image of three crosses. The image is a reminder to prisoners that Christ was not the only one executed on Good Friday and

April 13, 2020

Walking a Mile in Their Shoes

How can we use this time to bond with “our brothers in white”? The COVID-19 pandemic situation has given new meaning to a term used in Texas prisons that is somewhat akin to “sheltering in

April 9, 2020

Welcome to Those Re-Entering Society

I recently sat in a county courtroom for three hours. I am not sure exactly how many people faced the judge that day, but it was a very full docket and I learned a number

March 31, 2020

Dismas Ministry Celebrates 20 Years

Founded in 2000, by Ron Zeilinger, Dismas Ministry is a national, Catholic outreach to prisoners.

March 2, 2020

The CPMC blog shares reflections from people actively involved in ministries and advocacy work that serve those affected by incarceration. Our hope is that these reflections assist you in gaining deeper insight into your own ministry and volunteer work.