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This week is Prisons week. The ecumenical week of prayer for those in prison. #prisonweek2026
Today is Prisoners' Sunday. The National Day of Prayer for those in Prison and those who have, their families and children, those who work in prison including prison officers and chaplains and those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. prisonadvice.org.uk/prisoner…
Prisoners' Sunday is taking place in parishes across England and Wales to remember those in prison and their families and loved ones. We are grateful to every parish that will celebrate Prisoners' Sunday this weekend.
This Sunday coming is Prisoners' Sunday. It is an opportunity for the Church to pray for those impacted by the Criminal Justice System.
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Thank you @AndyKeenDowns for an excellent guest editorial in our latest Weekly Briefing. Read more here & subscribe for free
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We are delighted to announce that the Most Reverend Richard Moth, the Archbishop of Westminster has graciously agreed to become the new President of Pact.
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Quanta magnifica umanità può trasmettere un singolo abbraccio.
(Papa Leone al carcere Brians 1)
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It was a privilege to have Archbishop John Wilson join us for the Sir Harold Hood Lecture last night.
He spoke on the theme of "What can I do, Lord?" & how we can all put our faith into action within the CJS. A particular relevant theme as it's volunteers week.
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At the Bata prison, Pope Leo recalled that even in situations of injustice and suffering, love retains the capacity to transform - referring to Christ. For this reason, he said, every person remains "precious in the Lord’s eyes", regardless of their past.
We welcome Pope Leo's recent statement about the dignity of each of us and how our dignity cannot be lost despite what we have done.
"The dignity of the person is not lost even after serious crimes are committed"
Pope Leo XIV offered his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
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Pope Francis, even in his later years, unable to celebrate Mass, would still go on his knees to wash the feet of prisoners; men and women, Catholic and Muslim, on Holy Thursday.
On Maundy Thursday last year, Pope Francis visited those in Prison to be with them and to pray for those he visited and their families and loved ones. Today and over the Triduum, we can hold those in impacted by the CJS in our prayers.
Congratulations Professor Anna Rowlands! Previously Professor Rowlands has given our annual Sir Harold Hood lecture.
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Incredible evening at @LondonPalladium with @PaulWhitehouse @mel_giedroyc @JohnBishop100 @joelycett @LilMisJocelyn @ArabellaWeir @AlfieBoe @monstroso @JohnnyThomson2 @simonday & 2000+ audience. Huge thanks to our brilliant Ambassador @MineEYMind & @McIntyre_Ents . Thank you all!
This Friday, we reflect on the Fourteenth Station. Jesus is laid in the Tomb.
As Jesus was laid in the tomb, His followers were sorrowful because they thought it was the end. We know it is not. Let us all have hope.
If you'd like to pray the Stations:
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The Eleventh Station: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross.
Join us in praying the Stations of the Cross with prisoners and their families. prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
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Today’s funding boost for women’s services from @MoJGovUK is a vital step toward a fairer, more effective justice system. Most women who end up in prison are survivors of trauma, abuse and poverty — not people who cause a threat to broader society.
Read the full response from our CEO @AndyKeenDowns 👇
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This week, we pray for those who are or have been victims and survivors of crime. We know being a victim and survivor of crime brings many challenges.
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Thrilled to announce two NEW acts for Pact’s Paul Whitehouse & Friends All‑Star Comedy Gala @londonpalladium: @JohnBishop100 and @joelycett! 🎉 All in support of families affected by imprisonment. 💜 Don’t miss out—get tickets now: lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/pa…
ALT A vibrant purple promotional poster for “Paul Whitehouse & Friends: All Star Comedy Gala,” featuring a radiant starburst background and circular framed headshots representing the performing guests. The poster lists the names Alfie Boe, John Bishop, Simon Day, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Charlie Higson, Joe Lycett, John Thomson, Arabella Weir, Paul Whitehouse, and host Mel Giedroyc. Decorative gold accents highlight the event title and details. Text at the bottom announces the date, Monday 30 March, and the venue, The London Palladium, with a note that the gala is in aid of the charity Pact.
The Sixth Station. Veronica Wipes The Face of Jesus.
We all need to be treated with kindness and be reminded that we all have an intrinsic dignity.
You can pray the Way of the Cross with prisoners and their families here: prisonadvice.org.uk/faith/re…
#lent #stationsofthecross
