May 1, 2020
American Association Provides Bibles and Prayer Books to Prisoners: Evangelization in Action
Read more about the history and future of the American Association's Prison Ministry program.
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May 1, 2020
Read more about the history and future of the American Association's Prison Ministry program.
October 18, 2019
Inmates in prisons from across the country are invited to say the rosary each evening as part of the Evening Rosary of Common Petition.
September 11, 2019
Gatekeepers is a non-profit that helps people released from prison reintegrate into society.
August 7, 2019
The local Prison Ministry group met for Sunday liturgy and fellowship with the prisoners.
April 2, 2019
This Dismas Home provides a safe environment for women released from prison.
March 26, 2019
Volunteers shipped 7,500 pamphlets to 825 prisons and jails across the United States.
March 21, 2019
The North American Prison Ministry Apostolate’s meeting focused on the two touchstones of the strategic plan.
June 5, 2018
Inmates from across the country are invited to say the rosary each evening.
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