Prison Ministry
Volunteer Opportunities
Parishes throughout the Diocese of Orlando are bringing the Catholic faith alive to those who are incarcerated in jails and prisons throughout Central Florida as well as supporting families and assisting with re-entry programs.
John Punderson (email) is familiar with all of the below ministries and their leaders. He is glad to answer inquiries and provide guidance to prospective volunteers in this rewarding and vital ministry.
- Catholic Eucharistic Service at Central Florida Reception Center Orlando Fridays at 6:00 pm. Meet in parking lot. Available to men and women. For more information, please contact Deacon Jimmy Avellan (Diocese of Orlando Ministry to Incarcerated leader),
email or visit
website.
- Kairos Prison Ministry Int’l at Central Florida Reception Center. Open to men. An ecumenical prison ministry modeled on the Cursillo Movement. For more information, please contact Kevin Sheehan,
email or visit
website.
- St Peter Claver Prison Ministry (SPCPM) in concert with Society of St Vincent de Paul, a reentry ministry available to men and women, volunteer opportunities inside and outside of prison. Serves four central FL prisons (men’s and women’s). For more information, please contact Carlos Benitez (Program Manager) at 407 614-2355, email or visit website.
Please note: All volunteers who go inside the prison are required to apply and complete background check through FL Department of Corrections at website.
