Contact: The Pastoral Ministry Office
972-596-5505 x4246 jneal@eseton.org
Ministry Contacts: Maria Kamerbeek 972-618-4495
Benitia Pilkington 972-618-0176
I was in prison and you visited me.... (Matthew 25:36)
In Mt. 25, Jesus, who himself was a prisoner, calls us to visit the imprisoned and to take care of the sick, the homeless and the hungry. The Catholic Community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is responding to Jesus' call to action in its Prison Ministry Program.
Studies have shown that among the prison population in the United States the rates of substance abuse, illiteracy and mental illness are high. Inmates often tell prison ministers for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton how they hunger for spiritual guidance. By responding to these needs prison ministers are following Jesus' footsteps.
Studies have shown that among the prison population in the United States the rates of substance abuse, illiteracy and mental illness are high. Inmates often tell prison ministers for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton how they hunger for spiritual guidance. By responding to these needs prison ministers are following Jesus' footsteps.
Where and how does the Prison Ministry at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton operate?
The prison ministers practice their ministry at the Dallas County Jail. The Jail manages five different facilities. Diocesan prison ministers operate in all five of these facilities.
The prison ministers from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrate a communion service at these locations and times:
The prison ministers from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton celebrate a communion service at these locations and times:
George Allen Jail on Commerce Street
- Tuesdays 1:00 PM, women inmates
- Thursdays 1:00 PM, men inmates
Lou Sterrett Jail on Industrial Blvd.
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month 8:00 AM, women inmates
One of the volunteers also visits individually with inmates, who request to see the chaplain.
You could make a difference joining the Prison Ministry!
Every year a large number of inmates is released back into society. Of those released who received no religious training while incarcerated, as many as 4 out of 5 eventually return to prison. On study shows that of those released who received the most religious instruction and support while in prison, only 1 out of 5 returns to prison. Your efforts do bear fruit in changing lives. (Letter PNCEA Prison Ministries, December 2003).
More volunteers are needed to allow for additional services and to ensure continued operation. We encourage you to join us for a trial visit to see if you have a calling for this rewarding ministry.
More volunteers are needed to allow for additional services and to ensure continued operation. We encourage you to join us for a trial visit to see if you have a calling for this rewarding ministry.