Archdiocesan Commission on Prison Welfare (ACPW)

VISION
A God-centered community where gospel values of FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, and RESPECT of human dignity is fostered and lived.

MISSION
We are committed Christians collaborating to share GOD’s love and compassion by building a community of people in the jail who are self-reliant, faithful and dignified; to help bring CHRIST to the abandoned and neglected inmates; to facilitate activities that will help, appreciate, develop and strengthen the inmates’ talents, skills and capabilities.

JAILS SERVED:
BJMP – Davao City Jail – Main; Davao City Jail- Annex; Ray of Hope Village (Davao City Jail – Female)

FIELDS OF MAJOR PROGRAMS/PROJECTS

1. Health
2. Paralegal
3. Education (Voc/Tech)
4. Livelihood
5. Spiritual Formation
6. Sports

SERVICES RENDERED (Regular)

1. Orientation for Newly Admitted Inmates
2. Computer Literacy Program
3. Alternative Learning System
4. Skills Training – Plumbing, Massage Therapy
5. Mobile Clinic – Medical Check-up
6. Disinfection of Cells
7. Alternative Medicines Orientation
8. Feeding
9. Botika sa Presohan
10. Weekly Prayer Meetings, Catechesis, Bible Studies

SERVICES RENDERED – Seasonal

1. Lenten Retreats and Rituals
2. NACOCOW Week and Foundation Day Festivities Assistance
3. Advent Retreats
4. Misa de Gallo and Christmas Gift-Giving (Wish-List)
5. Weekly Eucharistic Celebrations

OFFICE: Marist Sisters’ House, 345 Sampaguita St., Juna Subd,, Matina, Davao City

CONTACT NOS: 09194042258, 09177002547

OFFICERS:
Chairman – Rev. Fr. Christopher Ganzon, SM
Coordinator – Enrique Umbana
Secretary – Irene S. Tabada
Treasurer – Cynthia Umbana
Asst. Treasurer – Sr. Sheila B. Manalo, SM

PIONEERS: Fr. Christopher Ganzon as Chairman, Bro. Dennis Mabayao and Bro. Raphael of Alexian Community; Marist Sisters April Acero and Sister Analulu, Leah Jacobe, Sister Elsie
Society of Mary (Marist Fathers, Marist Sisters and Brothers), REMASE, Gawad Kalinga, Couples for Christ, Singles for Christ, Handmaids of the Lord, Charismatic Communities of St. Jude; San Miguel Parish, Black Nazarene Chapel (San Pablo Parish), Catholic Men’s Fellowship, Catholic Faith Defenders, Alexian Brothers, Partners in Parish Mission, Missionaries of Charity Sisters, Mary’s Little Children Community, Partners in Marist Mission, Mater et Puer, Light of Jesus Family, St. Francis of Assisi Parish – Maa VIPS (Volunteer in Prison Services), St. Mary’s Parish – Buhangin VIPS