To be advocates for major reforms in attitudes concerning methods for the prevention of crime. The Prison Ministry Task Force, created by convention resolution in 1998, continues to gather information about the various ministries at work in and outside the Diocese, and inside and outside prison walls. Information gathered by the Task Force will be shared with parishes and other dioceses through a directory and a web page linked to the Diocesan web site. Meetings are open and are held at the Diocesan Center in Baltimore. For meeting information and to volunteer, go to Contacts for information on how to reach the co-conveners or the coordinator.
New members are welcome.
What We Know Following are programs and ministries studied by the Task Force and the churches initiating them. More details on these programs are located under Resources. Personal correspondence with prisoners is an important ministry under way at many parishes. The network is designed to help us share news stories, reports, information quickly so that we may stay informed and can easily communicate with officials or politicians involved in criminal justice reform issues. See Contacts for national, state and political contacts.