MCI Norfolk: Prison Ministry - Boston | Order Of Malta American Association

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MCI Norfolk: Prison Ministry – Boston

Area	Boston
Project	MCI Norfolk: Prison Ministry
Project Address	2 Clark Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
Project Start Date	October 2014, updated May 2020
Project End Date	Ongoing
Association Contact	Chris Pilalas, KM
Contact Email	chrispilalas@gmail.com
Category	Prison Ministry
Description	MCI Norfolk (Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Norfolk), is a medium-security prison that has an average daily population of 1,500 inmates. It is the largest state prison in Massachusetts.
Activities Members Are Involved In	The Boston Area Order of Malta group continues to join the inmates once a month on Monday nights, generally 40-50 attendees, for the Sunday liturgy. A presentation by a speaker and fellowship time with inmates, many of whom are serving life sentences, follows the Liturgy. Members of the Order have often been called upon to speak and witness to their own faith journey.
Estimated Number of Members Involved	8
Estimated Annual Hours of Service	180
This is a Flagship Project in the Area	Yes
Project-Order Relationship	Provide Volunteer Services Only
Organization Responsible for Project	MCI Norfolk