Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrates Mass at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton on April 16. Far right, Bishop Sullivan and Father Vince Guest, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Bridgeton, greet inmates.Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrated Mass during Holy Week with inmates and correctional personnel at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton. The evening Mass was held on April 16, the Wednesday before Easter.
Approximately 100 inmates attended the Mass.
Bishop Sullivan was joined by Deacon Michael Carter, vice chancellor; Kevin Hickey, executive director of Catholic Charities; Sister Mary Lou Lafferty, OSF, Prison Ministry coordinator for the Diocese of Camden; Father Vincent Guest, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Bridgeton; and South Woods religious volunteers Father David Rivera, Deacon Joseph Izzo, Deacon James Hallman and Deacon Jose Cruz.
Approximately 100 inmates attended the Mass.
Bishop Sullivan was joined by Deacon Michael Carter, vice chancellor; Kevin Hickey, executive director of Catholic Charities; Sister Mary Lou Lafferty, OSF, Prison Ministry coordinator for the Diocese of Camden; Father Vincent Guest, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Bridgeton; and South Woods religious volunteers Father David Rivera, Deacon Joseph Izzo, Deacon James Hallman and Deacon Jose Cruz.