Blog - Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

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

Can you give a reason for your Hope?

In addition to being able to explain our own hope, we need to be equipped to look for the hidden hope already present among the prisoners.

January 27, 2020

The Universal Church

I was blessed to go to prison on New Year’s Eve. There was an open call worship service, which meant that I was able to meet and visit with men from the general population instead

January 13, 2020

Last August, I visited the A-yard and C-yard chapels in New Folsom State Prison in California for the first time in over ten years. My history as a volunteer at the men’s maximum-security prison dates back

January 1, 2020

The Gift of Prison Ministry

As I stood behind the altar last Sunday night at Mass at the prison, I looked out at a full chapel – more than 100 prisoners gathered together – and once again, in their faces

December 16, 2019

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.