Prison Ministry

With the help of over 100 volunteers we offer spiritual direction, religious services, bible studies, RCIA programs, Cursillo weekends, theology classes,  faith sharing and recovery groups to prisoners.

"Our Bethany Catholic Community in prison is a loving and faith filled group, Any visitors who attend any service or group are completely blown away with the devotion, respect and participation of its members."Volunteer Ken Neelon 
Prison Volunteers with Cardinal Sean O'Malley

Sr. Kathleen & Ruth facilitate a group in prison.  Read about Dominicans in Prison A Miracle StoryListen to a short documentary aboutGeorge who did 20 years in prison.

Cardinal Sean O'Malley OFM cap. celebrates Confirmation Mass at Norfolk Prison

Fr. Wayne Cavalier OP passes the torch of Our Lady of Mercy Chapter to Fr. Nicanor Austriaco OP at Norfolk Prison

    Read, A WORD OF HOPE, the first Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic in a prison.

Watch this video

played at the

Beatification of Fr. Lataste