Order of Malta

Nassau County Correctional Facility: Prison Ministry – NY (Long Island)

Area New York, Long Island
Project Nassau County Correctional Facility: Prison Ministry
Project Address

100 Carman Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554

Project Start Date 2007, updated April 2020
Project End Date Ongoing
Association Contact Raymond Nardo, KM
Contact Email raymondnardo@gmail.com
Category Prison Ministry
Description

Nassau County Correctional Facility serves as the main prison in Nassau County, NY. It is a maximum security facility with almost 900 male and female inmates in residence. The facility is very restrictive in terms of access by outsiders. Members typically attend the weekly Mass on Saturday mornings, when four Masses are held for men and women. One of the four Masses is for Spanish speaking inmates. There is time for conversation and fellowship.

Activities Members Are Involved In

Members arrive prior to the Masses, and enter with clergy. They are directed to one of two wings at the facility. Members assist members of clergy in preparing the altar and worship space for Mass. Members distribute bilingual missalettes and other spiritual reading material for Mass. They have time for conversation and fellowship with inmates. Members are able to listen and be supportive of inmates. They assist in breaking down the space after Mass and putting everything away.

Estimated Number of Members Involved 14
Estimated Annual Hours of Service 182
This is a Flagship Project in the Area No
Project-Order Relationship Provide volunteer services only
Organization Responsible for Project Nassau County Correctional Facility

Order of Malta

American Association, U.S.A
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Parish House
14 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 371-1522