Religious Programs

BREAKING CHAINS

May 1, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Kairos 55: One of SQ’s longest-runningprograms holds four-day spiritual retreat The Christian community known as Kairos returned to San Quentin … [Read more...]

San Quentin bids farewell to Fr. Manny

April 28, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

San Quentin’s Catholic Church is losing its leader for the second time in three years. Father Manuel Chavira Jr., who became the new chaplain in 2020, … [Read more...]

SQ celebrates rebirth, Black cultural heritage with Kwanzaa

February 15, 2023 by Dante Jones

Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black struggles, cultural heritage and the nurturing of community excellence, was on full display in San Quentin in … [Read more...]

Iglesia en la yarda

January 19, 2023 by Edwin Chavez

Prisioneros Cristianos se reúnen independientemente en compañerismo y adoración En una mañana fresca y con una Biblia en mano, docenas de … [Read more...]

Jewish community celebrates first Passover – Seder feast since 2019

August 27, 2022 by Edwin Chavez

COVID-19 outbreaks and modified program status have delayed the celebration of Passover Seders at San Quentin State Prison since 2019. On April 15, … [Read more...]

CDCR acknowledges Nation of Gods and Earths as spiritual group

September 22, 2021 by Steve Brooks

A group previously known as a radical Black Supremacist gang is now recognized as a spiritual group in California prisons. The Nation of Gods and … [Read more...]

MORE THAN BASKETBALL-Prison Sports Ministry

August 30, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

Prison Sports Ministry (PSM) representatives Don Smith and Bill Epling visited the Media Center at San Quentin on June 30 and had a conversation with … [Read more...]

NEW PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN, YAT ANG

August 27, 2021 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Independence Day marked a new beginning for San Quentin’s Garden Chapel, as Mother Mardi Ralph Jackson’s replacement was introduced to the Protestant … [Read more...]

How Muslims are embracing Ramadan in the year of Covid-19

May 31, 2021 by Amir Shabazz

Spiritual enlightenment, reflections and a quest for inner peace. These are sought by Muslims around the world, who are preparing to fast for the Holy … [Read more...]

Father George Williams gets his release date from San Quentin

January 31, 2021 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

Members of the San Quentin community hope to get their dates to leave. Father George Williams received his unexpected release day in July of this … [Read more...]