Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls

Vincent Griffin found stability and a new direction through Catholic prison ministry while serving time at the Metropolitan Transition Center in Baltimore. After being shot twice and struggling with drug and alcohol use as a young man, Griffin began attending weekly Catholic Mass during his incarceration.

Griffin, who was baptized in prison, joined St. Bernardine parish in West Baltimore after completing three years of a 10-year sentence. He credited his faith and prayer with helping him change his life.

Now 59 years old, Griffin has remained free from drugs and alcohol since his time in prison. He serves as a custodian for his home parish and operates a small business offering handyman services, lawn care, and table and chair rentals.