This is the second half of an interview with Father George Williams, the Catholic Chaplain for San Quentin. Would you share your view of the various faiths represented here at San Quentin? One of my ancestors was a Puritan pastor named Roger … [Read more...]
Father George Williams Speaks Of His San Quentin Experiences
The following is the first of a two-part interview with Father George Williams, the Catholic Chaplain for San Quentin. How did you come to work at San Quentin? I had visited here a few times when Father Barber was the chaplain. At the time of those … [Read more...]
Jai Uttal Performs ‘Music From the Heart’
The Music from the Heart devotional concert services hosted Grammy-nominated artist Jai Uttal in the Catholic Chapel for the fourth time on Dec. 7. Those who attended were encouraged to chant sacred Sanskrit mantras along with the … [Read more...]
Musicians Premal and Miten Perform For a Packed House at San Quentin
Several hundred inmates packed the San Quentin Catholic Chapel, chanting sacred mantras with Deva Premal and her band. “Spirituality is our theme. Mantras are powerful and they reach out,” Premal and partner Miten said later. “We offer tools for … [Read more...]
The Many Gifts the Amala Foundation Provides
One recipient from a fundraiser held on San Quentin’s Lower Yard was 13-year-old Lewis Windham, son of inmate John Windham. With more than $10,000 raised in total, the May 25 Amala Walk for Youth received about $600 from the men of San Quentin. … [Read more...]
Plans Unfold for S.Q. Peace Walk in June
This summer, prisoners, administrators and correctional officers plan to bridge their differences and unite for poor children around the world. San Quentin has scheduled its second annual Peace Walk for Sunday, June 10, 2012. The walk raises money to … [Read more...]