This
dual-purpose prison ministry dates back to the early
seventies.
Our
Mandate:
The
general mandate of the Prison Apostolate is to visit and
befriend inmates in the various jails and detention centres in
the Torontoarea.
The
main function of Court Services is to relay messages on behalf
of the accused awaiting trial while temporarily held in the
holding cells located at the TorontoOldCity
Hall.
Staff:
This
ministry, effectively run entirely by volunteers, reports
directly to Toronto Central Council through its chairman. Any
person interested in this ministry is requested to contact
Frank Boscariol, Chairman, Prison Apostolate and Court
Services at 416-364-5577 ext. 225.
Society of
St. Vincent de Paul
Toronto Central Council
240 Church
Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 1Z2
Tel: 416-364-5577 Fax: 416-364-2055