The Inner Cell: A Path to Transformation for Inmates
The Inner Cell is a prison chaplaincy program designed to guide inmates through self-reflectionand transformation. Developed by Fr. Richard in 2015 while working at Kent Maximum SecurityInstitution, the program is rooted in the Orthodox tradition while reflecting his experiences inreaching out to inmates of many different faiths, as well as those of no faith. At […]
Jonathan Pageau Carving Workshop
From March 7-8th, it was our pleasure to host Jonathan Pageau for two carving workshops at Mountain Institution. Jonathan’s schedule is extremely busy, and the process of clearing him to enter the institution as a visitor was protracted and difficult. For a time, it was uncertain as to whether he would be able to attend, […]
Corrections in Canada
As we share our work in the community, we often encounter a lack of understanding of how the correctional system in Canada works. To clear up one misconception, it’s important to recognize that those who are sent to prison in Canada are sent as punishment and not for punishment. In speaking with folks in the […]
