Frequently asked questions.

The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) promotes Catholic ministry to all those affected by incarceration. Our goal is to recruit, train, support and empower those called to minister with the poor and marginalized.  

Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition

Question and answers about who we are.

CPMC is the shorthand for Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition.

The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) promotes Catholic ministry to all those affected by incarceration. Our goal is to recruit, train, support and empower those called to minister with the poor and marginalized.  We hope to create a more just and merciful criminal justice system closely aligned with the ministry of the Church and the teachings and example of Pope Francis.

    • We seek to create a more just and merciful society through advocacy on the local, state, & national levels.
    • We seek to educate, equip, and accompany all those involved in prison ministry.
    • We seek to create a national website to connect ministry leaders, those seeking assistance, and those involved in advocacy.

Submitting a listing

Everything you’ll need to know to begin

No, there is no cost to add your ministry to the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition database. 

There are a few required fields for each listing type (name of your ministry, a description, email, location, etc). There are many fields however that are optional to fill out. Every field is meant to help you connect with other ministry leaders, and those seeking your services. 

If you need to modify your listing, or delete the content all together, please contact us at [email protected].

Contact Us

If you have questions about Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition, or how to best serve those affected by mass incarceration, please reach out.