Bring hope and God’s Word to someone behind bars.

For someone who is incarcerated, a Bible, prayer book, or faith formation resource can be much more than a book.

It can be a connection to God.

A source of strength during a difficult night.

A reminder of dignity and worth.

And, perhaps most importantly, a message that someone has not forgotten them.

At Dismas Ministry, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to encounter the mercy, hope, and love of Jesus Christ, regardless of where they are or what circumstances brought them there.

That is why we provide Catholic Bibles, scripture studies, prayer resources, faith formation materials, rosaries, and other spiritual resources completely free of charge to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the United States.

We also support prison ministers, chaplains, volunteers, and others who walk alongside them in faith.

Your Generosity Makes This Ministry Possible

Every resource we send carries a message:

You are seen. You have dignity. You are loved by God. You are not forgotten.

Individuals who are incarcerated often have little or no ability to purchase the faith resources they are seeking. Prison ministers and chaplains frequently serve large populations with limited resources.

Your gift helps bridge that gap.

Because of generous donors like you, Dismas Ministry can respond to requests for Catholic resources and provide them without charge to the individual or prison ministry receiving them.

Your generosity helps us:

• Provide Catholic Bibles in English and Spanish
• Send prayer books and rosaries to individuals who are incarcerated
• Provide scripture and faith formation courses
• Supply prison chaplains and ministry volunteers with resources for the people they serve
• Develop new Catholic resources that respond to the spiritual needs of incarcerated men and women
• Cover the printing, packaging, and shipping costs required to deliver these materials across the country

Be Part of This Mission of Mercy

Every week, requests arrive at Dismas Ministry from individuals seeking to grow closer to God and from prison ministers trying to serve them.

We want to say yes to those requests.

Your gift helps make that possible.

Whether you give $25, $50, $100, $250, or another amount meaningful to you, your generosity becomes part of something much larger. It becomes a Bible placed into someone's hands, a prayer offered in a prison cell, a lesson studied, a rosary prayed, or a moment when someone realizes that God has not abandoned them.

Please make a gift today and help us continue to bring God's Word, mercy, and hope behind prison walls.

What You Have Received Freely, Give Freely

Our mission is rooted in Christ's words:

"What you have received freely, give freely." — Matthew 10:8

And in the words of St. Dismas, spoken to Jesus from the cross:

"Remember me." — Luke 23:42

Those words remain at the heart of Dismas Ministry.

With your help, we can continue answering that plea by reminding individuals who are incarcerated that they are remembered by God and by the Church.

Thank you for being part of this mission.

Make Your Gift Go Even Further

Does your employer offer a matching gift program?

Many companies match charitable contributions made by employees, and some also match gifts from retirees or spouses. A matching gift may double or even triple the impact of your donation to Dismas Ministry.

Check with your employer to see whether your gift is eligible for a match.

Dismas Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Online donations are final.