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The Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) seeks to enhance Catholic ministry to those incarcerated, detained, or reentering society and those affected by incarceration, while also assisting the Church in the United States to work for a justice that is integrated, inclusive, and restorative.

To do this requires we open up forums and opportunities for the sharing of resources and practices to strengthen the Church in its mission to advance a vision of justice that upholds the dignity of every human person. One way that we pursue this mission is through our webinars.

Mark your calendar for our next webinar on October 11th!

Join CPMC for an important conversation with Dr. Kathryn Getek Soltis, Director of Villanova's Center for Peace and Justice Education and Associate Teaching Professor, and Emily Cortina, Coordinator of Outreach & Formation for Kolbe House Jail Ministry in Chicago, about how our Catholic faith calls us to imagine a world beyond prison. Our presenters will invite us to question the inevitability of prison as a necessary component of the criminal legal system and to engage our faith in this important conversation.
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Ética y Límites para Ministros

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7eHhRLxGKQ Únase a nosotros para una presentación del pastor y psicoterapeuta clínico P. Stan Bosch, S.T., quien dirigirá una discusión interactiva sobre la ética y los límites ministeriales. Recursos de presentación Presentación de Powerpoint Recomendación de libro: El drama del niño dotado: y la búsqueda del verdadero yo (Alice Miller) El Padre…
  • September 21, 2023 5:38 pm·
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    Ethics & Boundaries for Ministers

    https://youtu.be/CyWHblB-YHU Join CPMC for a presentation by pastor and clinical psychotherapist Fr. Stan Bosch, S.T., who leads an interactive discussion about ministerial ethics and boundaries. Fr. Stan shares about important topics for ministers, including ethical principles, guidance on holding appropriate boundaries, management of relationships in ministry, professional conduct expectations, and…
    • September 20, 2023 2:40 pm·
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      ¿Por qué Ministrar en Español?

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_E Guiado por el Obispo Auxiliar Mario Avilés de la Diócesis de Brownsville y Helder Hernandez, Coordinador de Alcance y Educación sobre la Pobreza con el Departamento de Justicia, Paz y Desarrollo Humano de la USCCB. Discutiremos la importancia de ministrar y ser ministrado en el lenguaje nativo de una…
      • July 17, 2023 4:44 pm·
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        Quality Catholic Materials on Paper and Tablets

        https://youtu.be/FMizijKkq98 Join CPMC for a webinar focused on quality Catholic materials offered by some of our partners, including Word Among Us, Shalom Media, and Dismas Ministry, as well as a discussion on the use of tablets and digital materials, led by representatives at Catholic Distance University. We hope this conversation…
        • June 16, 2023 5:19 pm·
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          Psychological & Spiritual Needs of Correctional Staff

          CPMC welcomes you to a conversation with Dr. Caterina Spinaris and Daria Mayotte of Desert Waters Correctional Outreach with host Fr. George Williams, SJ. They will discuss the psychological and spiritual needs of correctional staff. Desert Waters focuses on advancing the well-being of correctional staff and their families, and the…
          • May 12, 2023 1:07 pm·
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            A Broad Overview of Human Trafficking

            https://youtu.be/2kCkRHdYlEY Join CPMC for a broad overview of human trafficking with Felicitas Brugo Onetti, Anti-Trafficking Education and Outreach Coordinator, and Marsha Forson, Policy Advisor, with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We will learn about human trafficking, how to support victims, and about resources on labor and sex trafficking…
            • April 21, 2023 11:56 am·
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              Intersections of Juvenile Ministry

              Fr. Stan Bosch, S.T., is a practicing psychotherapist, prison minister, pastor of St. Raphael Church in Los Angeles, and has ministered to Los Angeles’s gang-involved youth for more than 20 years. Come join CPMC as we learn about a variety of important topics impacting juveniles, such as psychosocial development, mental…
              • March 8, 2023 7:09 pm·
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                Advocacy Network Panel

                Join CPMC for a presentation by four talented panelists who are representatives of national Catholic organizations working for legislative change within the prison and detention system and eliminating the death penalty. Presenters include: Emma Tacke (Catholic Mobilizing Network), Ingrid Delgado (USCCB), Tom Mulloy (Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United…
                • January 20, 2023 3:14 pm·
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                  A Creative Way to Address Grief

                  In this webinar, Sr. Annie Killian, OP, a post-doctoral fellow in the Public Humanities at the University of Notre Dame, and Beatrice Parwatikar, an Ambassador of Peace with Pax Christi USA, discuss prison ministry as a way of peace-making. Through ministry, they offer returning citizens and people who are incarcerated…
                  • December 13, 2022 3:13 am·
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                    The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice

                    Join CPMC for a presentation by Dr. Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ about racism, including a discussion of his books: The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice and The Crucible of Racism: Ignatian Spirituality and the Power of Hope. Upon coming to the United States to pursue graduate studies and then to embark…
                    • November 17, 2022 6:57 pm·
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                      Incarceration & Developmental Disorders (Part 1 of 3)

                      People with developmental disabilities are incarcerated at a high rate than people without developmental disabilities. In this three part series, Dr. Lawrence Sutton gives a high level overview of how to recognize those with developmental disabilities and tools to engage and support them.
                      • September 20, 2022 4:15 pm·
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                        Chaplaincy in a Women’s Prison

                        Sarah Jobe is the Chaplain at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women and the Co-Director of the Prison Studies Program at Duke University’s Divinity School. She will discuss ministering to women in prison, as well as share about the work of the Interfaith Prison Ministry for Women in Durham,…
                        • July 14, 2022 1:00 pm·
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                          Ministering to Families of Incarceration

                          Joyce Dixson-Haskett, a formerly trafficked/incarcerated person and sought-after author and clinical social worker, discusses her programmatic model and book Levels of Response to Traumatic Events. In this webinar, she presents tools for resiliency to equip families, lay people, and professionals alike in effectively helping and working with children and loved…
                          • June 14, 2022 7:54 am·
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                            Violence, Incarceration, & Ministry

                            Join us for a presentation on interpersonal violence and how to address this issue in your ministry. Fr. David Kelly, Executive Director of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) in Chicago, is joined by PBMR staff members and returned citizens Fred Weatherspoon, Joseph Mapp, and Joe Montgomery in this…
                            • April 21, 2022 3:22 pm·
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                              Prayer & Sacred Story

                              Join us for this discussion of prayer and the concept of Sacred Story with Fr. Bill Watson, SJ. He will share about the book Mercy: A Sacred Story and his correspondence with Ritchie Roman (alias), a man who was incarcerated for 25 years for federal armed bank robbery. Fr. Watson will…
                              • March 10, 2022 2:59 pm·
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                                Human Trafficking

                                https://youtu.be/tikNhjlH-nw Listen to a conversation about how to recognize trafficking within prisons, within the newly released population, and how to discuss this topic with people in your ministry. Deborah Monroe, through her personal story and experience, will also guide you as to needs, next steps, and resources. Deborah Monroe is…
                                • February 10, 2022 1:50 pm·
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                                  Accompanying Correctional Staff in Ministry

                                  Sr. Van Baalen O.P., PhD, a Dominican Sister and retired Chief Chaplain of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (for 13 years with 28 years of Prison Ministry experience), joins Fr. George Williams, SJ, PhD, in a conversation about how to minister to and accompany correctional staff. Sister Van Baalen is,…
                                  • December 8, 2021 3:33 pm·
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                                    Ministering to First Nations Affected by Incarceration

                                    Webinar on how to minister to our First Nations brothers and sisters impacted by incarceration. Our guest speakers are Fr. Michael Carson, Assistant Director for Native American Affairs at the USCCB, Fr. Christopher Kerstiens, OFM, Pastor & Prison Minister, and Titus Fragura – a Protective Services Specialist and member of…
                                    • November 16, 2021 12:54 pm·
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                                      Anti-Racism is a Pro-Life Issue

                                      Join us for a conversation about how in order to be fully pro-life we must also combat issues such as racism. Andrew Lyke is a nationally renowned Catholic leader in the areas of Family Life Ministry, Anti-racism, Community Organizing, and Black Catholic Outreach. Andrew and his wife, Terri, are the…
                                      • October 13, 2021 2:31 pm·
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                                        Behavioral Health: How to Engage

                                        Understanding behavioral health challenges is imperative for ministering to those affected by incarceration. Join us for a conversation with Fr. Ragan Schriver, PsyD, LAPSW to learn more about strategies and tools for ministering to those who struggle with behavioral health. If you have questions you would like addressed, send them…
                                        • September 9, 2021 9:31 pm·
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                                          The Legal Challenges Facing Immigrant Detainees

                                          Immigrant detainees face legal challenges and pressures that are unique to the immigration detention experience. Join us for a conversation with Jorge Barón of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project about these stressors and discuss the minister’s role in accompanying affected individuals.  Webinar Powerpoint PDF If you have questions you would…
                                          • August 20, 2021 9:24 am·
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                                            Behavioral Health: An Overview

                                            One in five Americans are touched by behavioral health challenges and those who are affected by incarceration are over-represented within that population. Join us for a conversation with Fr. Ragan Schriver, PsyD, LAPSW to learn more about ministering to those who struggle with behavioral health challenges. Fr. Ragan Schriver, PsyD,…
                                            • July 22, 2021 1:44 pm·
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                                              Nuances of Juvenile Ministry

                                              On any given day, over 48,000 youth in the United States are confined in facilities away from home as a result of juvenile justice or criminal justice involvement. (Prison Policy Initiative) Join us for a conversation with Franchelle Lee (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston) and Joe Cotton (Archdiocese of Seattle & CPMC)…
                                              • June 11, 2021 3:31 pm·
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                                                Women & Re-Entry

                                                Formerly incarcerated women face unique obstacles during re-entry. Inspired by her thirteen years as a Chicago police officer and sixteen years helping children and families heal from abuse, Sr. Maureen O’Connell, OP founded Angela House – a re-entry ministry for women affected by incarceration. Join us for a conversation with…
                                                • May 13, 2021 4:54 pm·
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                                                  Jail & Prison Ministry – The Differences

                                                  While people tend to lump both jail ministry and prison ministry together, in reality there are significant differences. These differences are largely due to the purposes of jail facilities and prison facilities. Join us as Rich Deshaies, SJ and Dale Recinella, JD lead us in a conversation from their vast…
                                                  • April 23, 2021 5:10 am·
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                                                    Lent: A Time for Reflection

                                                    The season of Lent is a time when we are called to simplify, pray, and love more fully in preparation for the resurrection. Join us for a time of reflection and nourishment with Fr. Daniel Renaud, OMI in this important season. Fr. Daniel Renaud, OMI is a priest, religious and…
                                                    • March 25, 2021 2:47 pm·
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                                                      Trauma Informed Care

                                                      Fr. Ragan Shriver, PsyD, presenter, discusses practical and spiritual dimensions of ministry for those affected by incarceration and detention who are often living with past and present trauma. He began his social work career as a therapist in an alternative sentencing program in Knox County, Tennessee, where he provided psychological…
                                                      • February 18, 2021 7:03 am·
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                                                        Certification for Prison & Detention Ministry

                                                        December 2020 Webinar Together with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition is developing three pathways to certification for pastoral care to those affected by incarceration: Foundational, Intensive, Leadership.  If you have questions you would like addressed, send them to: [email protected]  The CPMC webinars follow the competencies outlined…
                                                        • December 11, 2020 11:16 pm·
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                                                          Intercultural Competence and Prison Ministry

                                                          People from all walks of life and religious traditions are affected by incarceration and detention. In this webinar Sr. Susan Van Baalen, OP, PhD and Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz will lead a discussion on ministerial tools needed to accompany people of different faith traditions. If you have questions you…
                                                          • November 24, 2020 11:04 pm·
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                                                            Best Catechetical Materials for Prison & Detention Ministry

                                                            Identifying relevant material of good quality for faith formation in the incarceration setting poses unique challenges and opportunities. Tyler Curtis of Dismas Ministries and Lawrence Lutz a Prison Chaplain in the Diocese of Youngstown offer their experiences of identifying these important materials. If you have questions you would like addressed,…
                                                            • September 23, 2020 6:51 pm·
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                                                              Respecting & Working Together with Other Faiths

                                                              Navigating faith with those affected by incarceration is especially challenging. Join the conversation as Heather Rice-Minus and Mike Carotta discuss the obstacles and opportunities of ministering in a pluralistic environment.   Heather Rice Minus, J.D. Heather Rice-Minus serves as vice president of government affairs and church mobilization at Prison Fellowship, the…
                                                              • August 6, 2020 9:33 am·
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                                                                Ministering to Returning Citizens

                                                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdqILau3xAI&t=270s The effects of incarceration reach beyond the time of confinement. Upon being released from incarceration individuals often lack the support they need and can struggle to keep a steady footing. In this session Ronald Garret of Catholic Charities in Washington DC and Bishop William Wach of the Diocese of…
                                                                • April 3, 2020 3:20 pm·
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                                                                  Ministering to the Incarcerated During the Holidays

                                                                  The Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons are typically the most difficult time of the calendar year for persons who are incarcerated. Separation from loved ones during this time significantly adds to the stress and other difficulties already experienced when living in jail or prison. This webinar speaks to best practices…
                                                                  • December 19, 2019 10:32 pm·
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                                                                    How Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition Works for You

                                                                    This webinar presents an overview of the CPMC website and offers instructions for how to navigate and make use of the website’s various resources and functions. Further, the presenters speak to the origin and development of CPMC as well as the direction that CPMC is headed in order to provide…
                                                                    • November 20, 2019 12:51 am·
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                                                                      Grief and Bereavement

                                                                      This webinar looks at grief and bereavement and how one can pastorally and compassionately respond to persons experiencing grief after a loss. In particular, it describes the unique challenges of the grief process that affect persons who are incarcerated as well as persons who have been victims of crime. The…
                                                                      • June 5, 2019 3:00 pm·
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                                                                        Recruiting Volunteers to Ministry

                                                                        This webinar considers four key concepts for working with prison ministry volunteers including planning, recruiting, training, and supporting. Best practices and approaches are revealed as the presenters examine these four key aspects and share real life examples. The presenters are S. Rita Mary Harwood, SND, and Harry J. Dudley, D.Min. …
                                                                        • April 11, 2019 3:30 pm·
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                                                                          Basics of Empathic Listening for Pastoral Care Ministry​

                                                                          This webinar explores the art of empathic listening including how one can develop and practice empathic listening skills as well as factors that affect one’s ability to authentically connect and be present to others. This exploration also distinguishes empathic listening from other forms of human interaction and looks at both…
                                                                          • March 5, 2019 3:00 pm·
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                                                                            Stories of Re-entry After Incarceration

                                                                            This video was recorded at the 2018 National Catholic Prison Ministry Conference held October 12-13 in Milwaukee, WI, and is being made available by Dismas Ministry. The video features the stories of two formerly incarcerated men and highlights their experiences in prison, their journey of re-entry, and how their Catholic faith…
                                                                            • December 12, 2018 3:00 pm·
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                                                                              Recognizing Trauma in the Prisoner

                                                                              This webinar examines different causes and symptoms of trauma, especially trauma associated with incarceration.  It depicts how punitive approaches to incarceration in the U.S. significantly contribute to trauma not only experienced by persons who are incarcerated but also their families and loved ones.  Furthermore, it describes the spiritual crisis associated…
                                                                              • November 27, 2018 3:00 pm·
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                                                                                Maintaining Resilience in Prison Ministry

                                                                                This webinar focuses on the physical and mental health impacts that working and serving in a prison environment has on staff and volunteers including prison ministers.  For prison ministers, a keen awareness and understanding of these impacts is crucial so that they intentionally engage in self-care and spiritual practices that…
                                                                                • September 18, 2018 3:00 pm·
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                                                                                  Dismas Ministry and Sharing Resources

                                                                                  This webinar tells the story of Dismas Ministry, which seeks to provide numerous Catholic faith and prayer resources for persons who are incarcerated and those who minister to them. It walks through the different resources, all of which are available in English and Spanish versions.   The presenters are Tyler Curtis and…
                                                                                  • August 22, 2018 12:33 pm·
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                                                                                    Ministry of Accompaniment: What is needed?

                                                                                    This webinar addresses the importance of suitable Catholic formation programs to prepare and sustain persons serving in detention centers, jails, and prisons.  While highlighting what is important to include in formation programs, it also invites the audience to share about formation programs that already exist across the U.S.  The presenters…
                                                                                    • July 31, 2018 3:00 pm·
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