Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Lansing at 3815 S Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48910-4501 US - Prison Ministry

Our Prison Ministry is a volunteer ministry dedicated to sharing the faith, hope and love of the Body of Christ with incarcerated persons. The most important way we share with the inmates is through the distribution of the Eucharist. If, we don't take it to them, they have no way to receive the body of Christ. We bring rosaries, bibles, and Catechisms of the Catholic Church to share with the inmates. Retreats are organized with clergy, speakers, and musicians to be the visible presence of the body of Christ. The pen pal/prayer partner programs encourage evangelization and faith sharing. Many prisoners have lost contact with family, friends, and loved ones as well as their faith community and are lonely. All mail is directed through the church, no addresses are given out. These programs teach the community the concept of discipleship, providing a positive exchange for both parties. We minister not only to the inmates in prison but also to their families. We offer a transportation program that provides moms, dads, husbands, and wives an opportunity to visit their loved ones who are incarcerated. 

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