“ … I was in prison and you visited me…”
Matthew 25:36
Catholic Charities’ Prison Ministry coordination program functions as a reflection of the Church’s Social Justice teaching, particularly as it applies to the Criminal Justice System. The principal approach of the Office’s activities is the utilization of the principles of Restorative (as opposed to Retributive) Justice.
The Office serves as a resource for the parishes of the Diocese of Camden, providing support, assistance and information for clergy, deacons and the laity who volunteer in the correctional institutions located within the Diocese. Specific goals of the ministry include, but are not limited to the following:
If you are interested in serving in a volunteer capacity in this ministry, please contact us:
Sister Mary Cronin, Prison Ministry Coordinator