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March 17, 2024

Prison ministry offers comfort, connection

The one thing those who are incarcerated in our prison system seek is connection, something that for many is lacking. Visiting the imprisoned, the sixth Corporal Act of Mercy, is one so often ignored.

Of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy it seems that the sixth, “Visiting the Imprisoned,” receives the least attention.

Published in Canada
September 14, 2018

Prisons ministry in seeing more conversions in B.C.

Archbishop Michael Miller celebrates Mass with inmates at a B.C. institution. 

SURREY, B.C. – After Paul caught his wife cheating on him, he flew into a fury that landed him in a correctional institution.

Published in Canada
June 4, 2018

Couple's prison ministry inspires prisoners of love

Stan and Marilyn Pidsadny say their faith and ministry have helped keep them together for 60 years.

VANCOUVER – In 60 years of marriage, Marilyn and Stan Pidsadny have found one of the most fulfilling things they’ve ever done together is to go prison.

Published in Canada
March 4, 2017

This Spanish prison ministry is helping rehabilitate inmates

The Father Garralda-Horizontes Abiertos Foundation has had such impact on inmates that a group of them have donated money to help the needy at Christmas.

MADRID, Spain – The prison ministry founded by a Spanish Jesuit in the 1960s has had such fruits as a group of inmates donating their own money to help the needy at Christmas, according to the head of the foundation.

Published in International