CPMC Monthly聽Learning Series

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CPMC鈥檚 monthly聽learning presents expert content聽in ministry, theology, and human sciences to illuminate and inform our practice of ministry. Our 2026 theme, "Our Shared Mission to Visit the Imprisoned," will follow three movements: Encounter, Invite, Transform. We welcome you on this formation journey, for one event or for them all!

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Register below for聽our upcoming events:聽

February

Grounded in Humility: Cross-Cultural Encounter in Prison Ministry
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Wednesday, February 11, 10am PT / 1pm ET
featuring Dr.聽Miguel Gallardo

聽Encounters in jail and prison ministry often cross cultural lines鈥攐f language, faith, nationality, race, and experience. This session explores cultural humility as a vital posture for living out our shared mission to visit the imprisoned. Psychologist and professor Miguel Gallardo brings practical expertise helping Church and state leaders navigate cultural differences with respect and empathy, and will offer participants concrete practices and reflection tools to apply immediately in their ministry.

This webinar is ideal for:

  • Individuals who are active across prison, jail and detention ministries
  • Individuals in any ministry looking to develop a posture of cultural humility

Format: Zoom聽Webinar (cameras/microphones off, interactive through polls and chat)

Duration: One hour (55-60 minutes)

Dr. Gallardo is a licensed psychologist and a Professor of Psychology and Director of Aliento, The Center for Latinx Communities at Pepperdine University. Dr. Gallardo has published in the areas of multicultural psychology, Latinx psychology, ethics and evidence-based practices, cultural humility, and racial color-limited perspectives.

Dr. Gallardo is currently serving a 5-year appointment on the Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles (ADLA) and also serves on the Anti-Racism Education Committee for the ADLA and Anti-Racism Committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. Dr. Gallardo is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

March

The Forgotten Work of Mercy: A Lenten Invitation for All Catholics
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Wednesday, March 11,聽10am PT / 1pm ET

聽During Lent, Catholics are invited to rediscover the Works of Mercy as paths of encounter with Christ. This session explores the Church鈥檚 call to visit the imprisoned鈥攏ot as a ministry reserved for a few, but as a shared mission lived in many different ways. Through reflection, prayer and short, personal stories, participants will discover how ordinary Catholics encounter Christ in those who are imprisoned and find a place for themselves within this Work of Mercy.

This webinar is ideal for:

  • Individuals who feel curious about prison ministry but聽are hesitant to take the next step
  • Individuals聽interested in deepening their commitment to the Works of Mercy
  • All Catholics!

Format:聽Zoom聽Webinar (cameras/microphones off, interactive through polls and chat)

Duration:聽One hour (55-60 minutes)

Registration coming soon. Share this invitation with your parish or diocese, or personally invite someone you know!

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We look forward to seeing you!

You will receive a confirmation email after you register. If you don't, please check your junk or spam folders. Email info@catholicprisonministries.org聽for assistance. If you are signing up for the whole series, you can expect to automatically receive a new confirmation email for each monthly event.