Prison Ministry Diaries, New Podcast from Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) Coming This Fall
Not only is Prison Ministry Diaries the first-ever podcast of OCPM; it’s unlike anything else out there. Fr. John Kowalczyk and Fr. Stephen Powley, OCPM Co-Directors of Training and Spiritual Care, are ready to share from their decades of experience at every security level. Even among the darkness of prison, Christ’s light is shining all the more. From […]
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Awarded Scholarships Through 2026 First Community Foundation Partnership
New York, NY. (August 2026) – Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) offers its deep appreciation to the Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania for their generous support of Scholarships for the Certificate Program in Prison Ministry, a key part of our mission to equip clergy and lay volunteers […]
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Awarded 2025 First Community Foundation Partnership
New York, NY. (August 11, 2025) – Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) offers its heartfelt appreciation to the Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania for their generous support of The Weekly Letter, a key part of our ministry to those behind bars. These weekly letters remind incarcerated men […]
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY Announces New Director of Church Programs, Nick Abdelahad
To welcome Mr. Nick Abdelahad to the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) team, OCPM Communications asked what brought him to the ministry and what he hopes for the future of OCPM. OCPM: What brought you to OCPM? What made you want to work in prison ministry? NA: For a long time, I worked in cybersecurity […]
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Announces New Director of Programs, Diana Emry
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), the national prison ministry of the Orthodox Church, is very pleased to announce Diana Emry as the organization’s first Director of Programs. To celebrate this appointment, OCPM sat down with Emry to hear what this position means for her and the future of the organization. OCPM: Can you describe your […]
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Speaking Tour Spring 2025
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) has many exciting speaking events coming up this season. Check out our scheduled events across the United States, and if we are coming to your neighborhood, click on the link provided to learn more. Make sure to check back throughout this season, as more events are still being set! Saturday, […]
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PRISON MINISTRY Appoints Maggie Wissink and Darin DeBolt as New Board Members
As the demand for Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry continues to grow in facilities across the United States, we are happy to say our leadership is growing, too. OCPM is blessed to add two new members to our Board of Directors. Mrs. Maggie Wissink is looking forward to serving prisoners and their families as part of […]
A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A couple of weeks ago, I accompanied my friend, Father Paul Christy, to serve Divine Liturgy at death row here in my home state of North Carolina. What does Liturgy on death row look like? It’s about as bare bones as it can get. The room was a drab […]
“Never Underestimate the Hope You Bring”: Thank You for Recognizing Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) would like to formally thank the thousands of Orthodox Christians that recognized Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday (PMAS) on July 30, 2023. Priests and lay leadership across the United States took this special opportunity to share stories of prison ministry and why it is so important to serve our brothers and […]
OCPM Thanks Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund for Supporting Reentry
OCPM Thanks Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund for Supporting Reentry New York, NY. (September 1, 2023) Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) is thrilled to announce and extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund for their generous support of $1,250. Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund’s contribution will significantly enhance our efforts of providing […]