Chaplains
Since the early days of California’s prisons, Chaplains have served those incarcerated in CDCR’s institutions, promoting understanding and forgiveness.
In 1905, WH Lloyd was tapped to replace an ailing minister at a church in Folsom and act as chaplain...
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The Muslim community at California Institution for Women (CIW) observed the holy month of Ramadan this year thanks to outside...
The California Institution for Women in Chino welcomed New Wine Church volunteers who facilitated a celebration for Co-Dependents Anonymous graduates.
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQ) hosted a Summer Blast Concert for residents and volunteers. The group enjoyed hip-hop music and...
California Men’s Colony (CMC) Catholic Chaplain John Farao sponsors a new kind of self-help group for abuse survivors.
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The Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone returned to San Quentin's Catholic Chapel to celebrate the traditional Christmas Eve Mass for the first...
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) Chaplain Joseph McLachlan recently attended The Mass of Beatification of Pope John Paul I at...
While Ken Chappelle may be retiring as an academy instructor, he will continue being of service as a volunteer with...
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As Native American tribes gathered to celebrate their shared heritage and culture, CDCR staff were on hand to answer questions...
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CDCR recruiters and Native American spiritual leaders will staff a booth during California's 55th annual Native American Day at the...
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