The congregation of Immaculate Conception Church includes the prison population of Edna Mahan Facility for Women, where all New Jersey females sentenced to serving more than one year are incarcerated.  A five fold parish ministry serves the women.  Weekly communion services are held for prisoners in both minimum and maximum security during the weekday. Two to three times a year, an 8 week Diocesan based Bereavement Program is offered to the women.  Although the groups are limited to only 12 women at a time, it is not unusual for over 40-50 women to request participation in the program. Bible Study and RCIA programs are offered to both populations periodically both at night and during the day.  Finally impoverished women ending their sentence have available emergency clothing, food and transportation to their homes.

For more information, contact Deacon Michael Meyer (908) 735-7319 or mmeyer@iccannandale.org.