Within the boundaries of the Diocese of Harrisburg there are fifteen prisons – twelve county prisons, two state prisons and one federal penitentiary.
The Diocesan Conference of Prison Chaplains and Ministers consists of those serving as prison chaplains or lay ministers approved by a local pastor or the Bishop.
The Lionheart Foundation compiled the following information over many months. The Diocese of Harrisburg does not endorse, investigate or support any of the below agencies or programs. They are provided for informational purposes only.
Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
give us your compassion for those in prison.
Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory.
Soften the hard of heart, the captives of anger.
Free the innocent; parole the trustworthy.
Awaken the repentance that restores hope.
May prisoners’ families persevere in their love.
Jesus, heal the victims of crime;
they live with the scars.
Lift to eternal peace those who die.
Grant victims’ families the forgiveness that heals.
Give wisdom to lawmakers and to those who judge.
Instill prudence and patience to those who guard.
Make those in prison ministry bearers of your light,
for all of us are in need of your mercy!
Amen.
(Prayer provided by the PNCEA Prison Ministries)
Jesús, unido al Padre y al Espíritu Santo,
danos tu compasión por los encarcelados.
Sana las mentes afligidas por los recuerdos.
Suaviza los corazones endurecidos,
atrapados por la ira.
Libera a los inocentes;
da libertad a los que la merecen.
Despierta el arrepentimiento
que restaura la esperanza.
Que las familias de los prisioneros
perseveren en amar a los suyos.
Jesús, sana a las víctimas que
viven con las heridas de los crímenes.
Recibe en tu paz eterna a los que mueren.
Da a las familias de las víctimas
el perdón que alivia su dolor.
Llena de sabiduría a los legisladores y a los jueces.
A los guardias, infúndeles paciencia y prudencia.
Que los ministros de prisiones sean faros de tu luz,
pues todos necesitamos de tu misericordia.
Amen.
