Coordinator: Linda Fjeldsjo 225-336-4406

Works with the chaplains at the various prisons in the Diocese to reach out to prisoners, families of prisoners, troubled youth, and ex-offenders.

Want to become involved in prison ministries? Here's how:

• Bring hope to inmates and volunteer with prison chaplains and inmate organizations
• Organize collection drives for inmates, ex-offenders and their families
• Refer people with loved ones in prison to a support group or start a group in your church
• Offer a job and other support to ex-offenders 
• Volunteer with Joseph Homes, Catholic Charities transitional housing for male ex-offenders
• Advocate for prison reform, juvenile justice, capital punishment abolishment, reentry initiatives & more