Prison Ministry & Criminal Justice
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The Office for Social Concerns coordinates efforts around criminal justsice issues. It also convenes jail & prison ministers for gatherings, supports ARCH reentry ministry, and promotes activities around the Church's call to end the use of the death penalty.
Jail & Prison Ministry Conference
Catholic Diocese of Columbus
LIVING AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Join us for a day of inspiration and information, a conference for both experienced jail and prison ministers and people who are interested in the ministry. Learn how to better accompany those who are incarcerated and released. Hear about best practices, opportunities, and resources to equip you to live as a missionary disciple.
Keynote SpeakerRon ZeilingerExecutive Director of Dismas Ministry, a national Catholic prison outreach. Ron will talk about the spiritual approach that goes to the very heart of the matter-the need for God in the lives of all who have been affected by crime. He will also share about the valuable resources Dismas Ministry has to offer.
St. Elizabeth Church
6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, Ohio
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration opens at 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Includes lunch and conference materials.
Register by April 24
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
or call 614-241-2540
Conference Topics:
Models of Ministry - Jail & Prison Ministry
Restorative Justice
Reentry Ministry
Issues and Advocacy.
CONFERENCE FLYER for more details.
Jail & Prison Ministry
Feel called to minister inside the fence? This is a Corporal Work of Mercy. Contact us and we will connect you to an opportunity to serve. socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org 614-241-2540.
Reentry Ministry
Family Ministry
LEAF (Listening, Encouraging, and Accompanying Families of the Incarcerated) is a resource and referral ministry that offers a community, compassion, caring, and support to families and loved ones of the incarcerated. Need LEAF or interested in starting a LEAF support group? Visit www.svdpcolumbus.org/leaf_ministry or call 614-241-2540.
Resources for Jail & Prison Ministry
Dismas Ministry This national Catholic ministry provides valuable resources for prison ministers and inmates.
Criminal Justice