Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM)

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Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) is the prison ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) proclaims the love of Christ to men and women who are incarcerated. We do this by applying the teachings of the Orthodox Faith to correspond with thousands of prisoners, providing them personalized spiritual care, Bibles, books, icons, catechism, and study courses. For those wishing to live an Orthodox way of life, we advocate on their behalf for correctional facilities around the country to recognize the Orthodox faith, so that priests can enter prison facilities and administer the Sacraments. As the national prison ministry of the Orthodox Church, we provide resources and training to local parishes and clergy, enabling them to offer local solutions and fulfill Christ’s command to visit Him in prison. As a result, families are reunited, marriages are healed, and thousands of incarcerated men and women have a new sense of peace and restored order in their lives.

Night one of our Suffer With You series at Saint Nicholas WTC Thank you to all who were in attendance to listen to Fr. S...
10/23/2026

Night one of our Suffer With You series at Saint Nicholas WTC Thank you to all who were in attendance to listen to Fr. Stephen and Fr. John as they discussed the sanctity of life.

There’s still more time to join the conversation! We will be back at St. Nicholas national Shrine again today at 4pm EST. We invite everyone in the area to attend.

We pray you can join us for this meaningful event!

Do you know what your gifts mean to people in prison?We receive letters from people in prison every day; here are just a...
10/21/2026

Do you know what your gifts mean to people in prison?

We receive letters from people in prison every day; here are just a few of the real impacts quotes from people in prison.

OUT NOW! S1 E4 // Catechism and Baptism in Supermax SecurityFor episode four of Prison Ministry Diaries, Fr. Stephen tak...
10/21/2026

OUT NOW! S1 E4 // Catechism and Baptism in Supermax Security

For episode four of Prison Ministry Diaries, Fr. Stephen takes the lid off these incredible stories that are not just amazing but humbling to hear. From these incredible accounts comes the heart of the Orthodox Faith: sincere repentance, baptism, and putting on Christ, no matter where we are or where we have been.

Listen on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or RSS wherever you get podcasts.

Attention OCPM community in the New York area! OCPM will be at St. Nicholas National Shrine THIS WEEK! Join Fr. John Kow...
10/19/2026

Attention OCPM community in the New York area! OCPM will be at St. Nicholas National Shrine THIS WEEK!

Join Fr. John Kowalczyk and Fr. Stephen Powley for this two-day event as they sit down to share their expereinces and wisdom from years of combined experience in prison ministry. Each session will conclude with Q&A, offering an opportunity for those in attendance to dive deeper into the conversation.

We hope to see you there!

How can you make an impact in prison ministry as a lay volunteer, and be transformed in the process?In our latest Substa...
10/16/2026

How can you make an impact in prison ministry as a lay volunteer, and be transformed in the process?

In our latest Substack post, Matthew Ozvat shares his personal experience discussing the Parables of Christ curriculum provided by OCPM. His experience illustrates the profound impact these programs have - both for volunteers and those incarcerated.

Read the full story; visit The OCPM on Substack.

Our next advocate meeting is this Thursday, October 15th, at 8pm EST, and there's still time to sign up!The meeting will...
10/13/2026

Our next advocate meeting is this Thursday, October 15th, at 8pm EST, and there's still time to sign up!

The meeting will begin with a brief orientation for old and new advocates and conclude with a few words from one of our Prisoner Spiritual Support Managers, Paul Finley. Whether you are a returning advocate or new to the program, we welcome you to join!

10/09/2026

Applications for the Certificate Program in Prison Ministry are still open! The deadline to apply is November 1st, 2026.

If you (or someone you know!) are ready to answer the call to prison ministry or looking to take your current ministry deeper, visit our website to fill out an application today! Our cohorts fill up quickly, so apply TODAY!

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) is the prison ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.

We are just a few weeks away from this special event at St. Nicholas Shrine in New York City! Over the course of two day...
10/07/2026

We are just a few weeks away from this special event at St. Nicholas Shrine in New York City! Over the course of two days, Fr. John and Fr. Stephen will share lessons and personal accounts on forgiveness and the sanctity of life, drawing from their combined years of experience in prison ministry.

Whether you're local to New York, the surrounding area, or planning a trip out, we hope you can join us for this insightful event.

To register, visit https://theocpm.org/stnicholas

10/07/2026

OUT NOW! S1 E3 // When the Justice System is Not Just

For our third episode of Prison Ministry Diaries, Niko, Fr. John, and Fr. Stephen are opening up an uncomfortable conversation that anyone doing prison ministry will have to reckon with at some point: how are we to respond when we witness clear examples of injustice?

Listen on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or RSS wherever you get podcasts.

Last weekend, OCPM flew to Reno, NV, for a retreat centered on "Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone." Fr. Stephen shared h...
10/05/2026

Last weekend, OCPM flew to Reno, NV, for a retreat centered on "Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone." Fr. Stephen shared his inspiring journey to becoming a chaplain, along with powerful stories of monastics in prison, the ministry of presence, and personal reflections from his years in prison ministry.

A special thank you to our board member Larry Fitterer and St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church for hosting this incredible weekend!

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New York, NY
10001

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