One Parish One Prisoner
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Join our One Parish One Prisoner (OPOP) Team!
OPOP is a faith-driven initiative supporting individuals as they transition from incarceration back into their communities. Through a two-year journey, local parish teams build relationships with returning citizens, offering encouragement and holistic reentry support. Activities such as letter writing and prison visits foster trust and transformation, inspired by the story of Lazarus. Join us in creating a welcoming community that embodies hope and redemption.
Learn more: One Parish One Prisoner — Underground MinistriesTo register as a team member: Register — Underground Ministries
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Time Commitment
Time Commitment: Just 4 Hours / Month / Participant (average)
Read Monthly Learning Modules: .5 hour
Gather In Monthly Team Meetings: 1.5 hours
Write Two Letters (or emails or phone calls): 1 hour
Rolling Away Stones (JPay setup, housing prep, driver’s license, etc): 1 hour
A Two-Year Covenant Journey with Your Team & Releasing Friend
Prison letters, monthly learning, relationship-building, reentry planning (12 months)
Reentry work, personal accompaniment, and monthly learning (9 months)
Reflection and discernment forward (3 months)
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Information & Training SessionMark your calendars for an information and training session for the Texas OPOP Launch on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. Austin Catholic Church, 500 MLK Jr Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Contact UsEmail or call Phil Fagan with additional questions! (817) 688-1256.