“For I was in prison and you visited me.” [Matt 25:36] A great way to “visit” those who are incarcerated without physically going behind the bars is to exchange letters with a prisoner in our Deanery. Inmates feel detached and marginalized. Many suffer from loneliness and boredom. A caring pen pal can make a real difference.
An easy way to become involved in the prison and jail ministry is to be willing to write an occasional letter to a Catholic inmate or to an inmate who is interested in the Catholic faith. If this ministry is something that tugs at your heart, please contact Deacon Tom McConnell, St. Jude Parish (brendaandtom@comcast.net or 596-1905/209-5485).
