Prison Ministry

Dedicated volunteers provide spiritual support to Catholic and non-Catholic inmates in Vermont correctional facilities. Services provided include: Mass, Communion services and the Sacrament of Reconciliation; distribution of Bibles, rosaries and devotional reading materials; faith enrichment discussion sessions; sacramental preparation; and individual pastoral counseling when requested.

If interested in learning more about the services Vermont Catholic Charities provides, please contact Deacon Gerry Scilla, Prison Ministry Coordinator, at [email protected] or 802-658-6111.

The reality for many newly released inmates is that they are re-introduced into society with no employment, no support and only a few dollars for food and shelter. Given these challenges, it is critical that newly released inmates receive some immediate financial assistance to help them have a chance at a new start. Assistance that Vermont Catholic Charities provides includes rent assistance, clothing vouchers and grocery cards.