Blog - Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

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

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 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.