Active Prison Ministries in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
St. Agnes, West Chester, PA– Parish volunteers serve inmates through sacramental preparation, individual counseling, and group Bible studies. Volunteers typically work in pairs. Priests and deacons from St. Agnes also administer the Sacraments and hold seasonal Masses on the prison property. Meetings are every Thursday from 1-2:30pm at Chester County Prison. To volunteer, clearances and a short training are required. If you feel called to this ministry, contact Juan Guerra at 610-235-7294.
If your parish has an active prison ministry program, please email famlife@archphila.org to let us know about it!
