The Simons and Veronicas

As Simon of Cyrene helped carry Jesus' cross and Veronica offered comfort with her veil, so do the RCPM volunteers journey alongside inmates and ex-offenders, shouldering their burdens and offering solace in their darkest moments. In this ministry of accompaniment, volunteers bring the light of faith and hope into places of great need. 

Just as Simon and Veronica received a lasting imprint from their encounter with Christ, these volunteers too find themselves deeply transformed—touched by God’s grace through their journey with those seeking redemption and a path to a new life.  

“I was in prison and you visited me.” (Matthew 25:36)

Here are some of their stories...