Catholic Detention Ministry
We provide and support programs to heal relationships broken by crime. We provide spiritual nurturing, guidance and education to Catholic adults and juveniles incarcerated in the Orange County jail systems. In the community, we have formed coalitions with other civic and faith-based groups to provide support to victims, their families, families of the incarcerated and those re-entering society in the form of education, support groups and referrals. We bring awareness and advocate for Restorative Justice practices, policies, and legislation at both the state and local levels. Within the jail systems, we provide weekly Bible studies, communion services, one-to-one visits, sacramental preparation, Masses, confessions and other services throughout the year.
Fred La Puzza, Director
714-282-4261
Sandra Negrete-Galliani, Office Manager
714-282-4264
Alejandra Frausto, Volunteer Coordinator, Adult Facilities
714-282-4260
Deacon Martin Ruiz, Programs Coordinator
714-282-4262
Ruth Guzman. Volunteer Coordinator, Juvenile Facilities
714-282-4265
Rev. Loc Tran, Chaplain
714-634-9909
We are located at:
1820 West Orangewood Avenue #101
Orange, CA 92868
714-282-4264
FAX 714-634-9910
Ruth Guzman. Juvenile Volunteers and Facilities
714-282-4265
Rev. Francis Ng, Chaplain
714-634-9909
We are located at:
1820 West Orangewood Avenue #101
Orange, CA 92868
714-634-9909
FAX 714-634-9910
Friends Outside – St. Vincent de Paul
In collaboration with Friends Outside (a nonprofit community-based organization), the Council of Orange has provided support and assistance to the families of the incarcerated since 1977. The Council also holds an annual Christmas Party for Orange County children with an incarcerated parent.
Brigid Noonan
714-542-0448
Lights On – St. Vincent de Paul
Lights On is a safe place for those released from the Orange County jail. The program staffs an RV outside of the main jail from the hours of 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Those released from the jail during those hours have access to coffee, light snacks, clothing and a cell phone.
Brigid Noonan
714-542-0448
