Thursday, May 25, 2023
Juvenile Justice Ministry

Join our Bible scripture sharing and Book Club program at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center.

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Easter tradition aims to bring hope to those in jail

Volunteers gathered midway through Lent in what has become an annual Archdiocese of San Francisco tradition in preparation for Easter. They spent the day writing cards and preparing goody bags… Read More

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Restorative Justice Volunteer Opportunities

Below, learn about some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Restorative Justice Ministry. Projects include both single-day activities and longer term programs. Please contact Julio Escobar at 415-614-5572 for… Read More

Tuesday, January 03, 2023
A Christmas party to remember for parents and children alike

By Jan Potts Three days before Christmas, more than 150 children were given a wonderful gift: a whimsical, festive party where they could visit with Santa, dance to Christmas music,… Read More

Monday, December 19, 2022
Volunteers gather to help create Christmas cheer for jailed inmates and their families

Carrying out the annual tradition, volunteers gathered for two days to prepare hundreds of goody bags for the people in San Francisco’s jails. The project, organized by the Restorative Justice… Read More

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Victim-offender dialogues help build empathy in offenders: A snapshot of one visit to San Quentin State Prison

On a sunny day in April, staff and volunteers with the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry arrived at San Quentin State Prison to take part in a victim-offender… Read More

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meals and hope in the San Francisco jails

By Deacon Dana Perrigan On a Wednesday morning a week before Thanksgiving, Janet Shi huddles with about a dozen other volunteers in front of San Francisco County Jail #2 at… Read More

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
2022 Restorative Justice Month

Each year in November we observe Restorative Justice Month. This is a time to reflect on and pray for the work of the Restorative Justice Ministry and all those involved… Read More

Saturday, September 10, 2022
Restoring Hope

Reentry Conference and Resource Fair Celebrating its 10th anniversary with record registrations of more than 900, the Reentry Conference and Resource Fair took place on Friday, September 9, offering hope… Read More

Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Christmas Card Drive For Incarcerated Persons in the San Francisco County Jails

Help us spread Christmas joy this year through our Christmas Card Drive. Donations of new, blank Christmas cards will be distributed to the men and women in the San Francisco… Read More

Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Share A Thanksgiving Meal With An Incarcerated Person

Help us host a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco County jail, and bring joy to a thankful heart! Volunteers from parishes, non-profit organizations, or other groups are invited to… Read More

Monday, April 25, 2022
Bible and Rosary Drive

The Restorative Justice Ministry is currently collecting funds to purchase Bibles and rosaries for those in the San Francisco jails. These English and Spanish Bibles and rosaries will be given… Read More