{"id":1381,"date":"2025-02-02T03:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T03:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/?page_id=1381"},"modified":"2026-06-23T21:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:59:01","slug":"coty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/?page_id=1381","title":{"rendered":"COTY"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0px;padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.20;mix-blend-mode:multiply;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1381_1b8cbd-b5 alignfull has-theme-palette3-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-bottom-sep kt-row-sep-type-sltl\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M1000,0l-1000,100l1000,0l0,-100Z\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf{position:relative;}.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1381_cd6916-cf inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_53b1ec-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_53b1ec-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_53b1ec-53\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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Year<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98 has-sm-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-8-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_5ce048-98\">County &amp; State<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1381_734411-84 alignfull has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-equal kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1381_8cb7c5-a1 > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_23a198-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_23a198-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_23a198-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1381_23a198-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_23a198-15\">Chaplain of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1382 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20240828_180727-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1381_0459b4-d9\">it is the goal of the PPCA that every year one county AND one state correctional chaplain are selected to receive the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) Correctional Chaplain of the Year Award.&nbsp; Recipients of the award will be honored in conjunction with the PPCA Annual Conference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4be4785a-4c2c-4121-9081-05d086a28b0b\" href=\"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Chaplain-of-the-Year-Nomination-Form-1.pdf\">2026 Chaplain of the Year Nomination Form<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Chaplain-of-the-Year-Nomination-Form-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-4be4785a-4c2c-4121-9081-05d086a28b0b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4be4785a-4c2c-4121-9081-05d086a28b0b\" href=\"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Chaplain-of-the-Year-Policy.pdf\">2026 Chaplain of the Year Policy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Chaplain-of-the-Year-Policy.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-4be4785a-4c2c-4121-9081-05d086a28b0b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1381_3bde76-53 > 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1381_1b3bd6-84 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1381_5df721-8d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Overview:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the goal of the PPCA that every year one county AND one state correctional chaplain are selected to receive the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) Correctional Chaplain of the Year Award.&nbsp; Recipients of the award will be honored in conjunction with the PPCA 2022 Conference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1381_0567ce-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nominees for PPCA Correctional Chaplain of the Year Award must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a current member or associate member of the PPCA;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a current or recently retired volunteer, part-time, contract, or full-time chaplain in a county or state institution in the Commonwealth of PA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, integrity and compassion for both offenders and staff in their service as a chaplain;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not have been the recipient of any major disciplinary action for at least the past five (5) years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not be a current member of the PPCA Executive Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1381_396cbf-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Who can Nominate a Chaplain:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chaplain\u2019s supervisor, peer, or a prison administrator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1381_9ac03b-75\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to Make a Nomination<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.&nbsp; Complete this nomination form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.&nbsp; (Optional) Include any other documentation that would support this nomination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.&nbsp; Send the complete nomination form and any supporting documentation by the <strong><em>deadline of May 31, 2025<\/em><\/strong> by email (preferred) or mail to: <a href=\"mailto:jcaudle@pa.gov\">jcaudle@pa.gov<\/a> or SCI-Muncy Chapel, 6454 SR 405 Hwy, PO Box 180, Muncy PA 17756<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1381_514c0b-2e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Selection Process<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PCCA Executive Committee will select one county AND one state correctional chaplain each year based on verification of the qualifications of each candidate and the impact the chaplain has made based on the descriptions received.&nbsp; Nominees will be considered from nominations received in the current year and the two immediately preceding years.&nbsp; Awardees will be notified by the PPCA Executive Committee in advance of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Chaplain John Caudle at (570) 546-3171 extension 278 (work) or <a href=\"mailto:jcaudle@pa.gov\">jcaudle@pa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1381_c37937-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1381_c37937-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1381_c37937-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1381_c37937-b6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1381_23caa7-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1381_23caa7-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1381_23caa7-09 kt-accordion-has-24-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane1381_25790d-96\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Michele Walter 2025 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MicheleWalter1.jpg?resize=336%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1733 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MicheleWalter1.jpg?w=336&amp;ssl=1 336w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MicheleWalter1.jpg?resize=283%2C300&amp;ssl=1 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaplain Walter is endorsed as a chaplain by Jubilee Ministries, where she has served since 2016. An Administrative Assistant and Coordinator of Discipleship at the Wesley UMC in Selinsgrove, PA, from August 1999 to July 2020. Chaplain Walter also serves as a chaplain to women incarcerated at the Northumberland County Jail and the recently closed Snyder County Prison (Selinsgrove, PA). She started in prison ministry at Snyder County Prison in 2004 as a volunteer with Yokefellow Prison Ministries and continues to be involved with YPM SUN Council by training volunteers who desire to minister in the county prisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In serving at SCI Muncy, Chaplain Walter says, \u201cThe Lord continues to bless me with amazing supervisors and co-workers. He surrounds me with co-workers who love Him as much as I do, and we get to serve Him together! How great is that? My desire in serving the incarcerated is always for me to \u201csee\u201d them\u2026not just as a number, but as God does, His creation! I pray that the incarcerated or anyone whom I meet will see Christ\u2019s redemptive love in me and that they would know it is available to them, too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help detach from work, Chaplain Walter enjoys helping in any areas where she is needed at Christ Wesleyan Church, Sunbury, where she and her husband are active members. She loves working in her flower garden. She enjoys arranging floral bouquets and giving them as random acts of kindness as she strives to brighten someone\u2019s day. In the cold weather months, she loves baking apple dumplings. She hand-makes Christmas cards, knits small Christmas gifts, plans her gardens, and plants seeds for the upcoming flower garden. Throughout the year, she and her husband enjoy cheering on their five granddaughters in field hockey, softball, soccer, and chorus!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane1381_41502c-cf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Dennis Dibert 2025 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dibert.png?resize=341%2C475&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1734 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dibert.png?w=341&amp;ssl=1 341w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Dibert.png?resize=215%2C300&amp;ssl=1 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dennis Dibert comes to us from Bedford County Correctional Facility. Serving as a Chapel volunteer since 2016, he became the Chaplain five years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. As that door opened, he left a career as a self-employed remodeling contractor of 30 years. At the same time, A new administration was put in place at BCCF. The new Warden said, \u201cWe will rebuild this chapel program from the ground up.\u201d This has led to a robust chapel program of 16+ classes a week and 30+ community Volunteers! Kathy, his wife of 30 years, serves alongside him and does so many unseen tasks that others never see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dennis\u2019s upbringing on a farm and in a Christian home did not deter his young man rebellion. His choices led to being out on his own and in charge of his miserable life. Finally, at 28, he came to the Lord. God placed people in his life to disciple him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Faithfully attending Bible studies and audibly listening to the Bible while doing Construction put God\u2019s word in his heart. Now he is an Ordained Pastor under World Evangelism Fellowship. Doors opened to do Royal Rangers with boys, and it continued for 26 years. What boys do not learn, men do not know. Youth has been a focus as well. Circle of Love Community Center, In One Accord Ministries, leading a weekly men\u2019s group, and hosting two men\u2019s breakfasts a month, give ample opportunity to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dennis is the Executive Director for By the SWORD Ministries Inc., which supplies community resources for him in and out of BCCF. He heavily interacts with many former inmates upon release, which gives them the spiritual and community support they need to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; One-on-ones are his favorite part. Classes teaching how to apply God\u2019s scripture for real-life application are a primary focus. Seeing changed lives encourages him to continue in this calling..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane1381_0c0805-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Ulli Klemm  2024 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UlliKlemm.jpg?resize=478%2C344&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1480 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UlliKlemm.jpg?w=478&amp;ssl=1 478w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UlliKlemm.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Religious Services Administrator, Rev. Ulli Klemm has been a pivotal figure in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PA DOC) since 2004. In this influential role, he is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and resourcing the chaplaincy programs in each of the 23 state prisons and one Boot Camp. His leadership is evident in his open communication with Chaplaincy Program Directors at each institution, his review of policy and requests for religious accommodations, his oversight of chaplaincy contracts, his representation of the Department in religious lawsuits, his training of new and current chaplains, and his adept handling of new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before his tenure in full-time prison ministry, Ulli served as a Mennonite pastor in Chicago, IL. During this time, he also volunteered as an official visitor to inmates on death row in Pontiac, IL. Ulli&#8217;s educational journey includes a B.A. from Colgate University, Hamilton, NY (1980), and an M.Div. from the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN (1985), which has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in his current role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before joining the PA DOC, Ulli served as the head prison chaplain at the 2,500-bed Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA (1992-2004). An ordained Mennonite pastor, Ulli volunteers extensively with adults with intellectual disabilities and with children. He also coordinates the annual Mechanicsburg CROP Hunger Walk, which raised over $36,000 to feed people experiencing poverty last year. Ulli resides in Mechanicsburg, PA, with his wife, Theda. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and reading. They are active members of Landisville Mennonite Church in Landisville, PA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane1381_4875f2-84\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe  2024 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CharissaHowe.jpg?resize=155%2C153&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1478 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe is the Director of Chaplaincy Services at the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh. The non-profit Foundation of HOPE provides chaplaincy services at ACJ. Dr. Howe began volunteering with the Foundation of HOPE in 2014 as a mentor and instructor for Pre-release classes teaching trauma and abuse recovery. She has been on staff as the chaplaincy director since 2021 she joined the PPCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Howe received her doctorate in May 2023. For her doctoral<br>project, she wrote and implemented a curriculum for incarcerated individuals working to heal from trauma through scripture, poetry, and creative writing. Her dissertation was titled \u201cComfort and Connection: The Healing Narrative of the Psalms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Dr. Howe is an ordained Presbyterian minister who served in parish ministry before her call to the ACJ. Dr. Howe is a certified<br>therapy animal handler with one therapy dog, one therapy cat, and a therapy dog in training (as well as a few non-service animals). She recently implemented a therapy dog-supported grief support group at the ACJ, and her therapy dog, Pecas, is one of the regular support<br>dogs in the group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1381_e6e69f-25\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Deacon Thomas McFee 2023 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited-682x1024.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1474 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?resize=1200%2C1801&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_20230830_195554-edited.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deacon McFee celebrates this honor with his wife Cathy of 37 years and his daughter Amanda, son Brian, and daughter-in-law Emma. He was Ordained a Roman Catholic Permanent Deacon on May 22, 2010 by The Most Reverend Bishop Joseph Adamec. He has been assigned to the Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Church in Altoona, Pennsylvania since ordination. He also serves the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown as a member of the Altoona Deanery Pastoral Council and the Social Justice Committee. Deacon McFee has been serving at SCI Smithfield and SCI Huntingdon where he began as a contract chaplain November 30, 2010. He is now serving as a full-time chaplain at SCI Huntingdon since December 27, 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1381_51d685-c7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Hope Mitchell 2023 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HopeMitchell.jpg?resize=207%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1470 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HopeMitchell.jpg?w=207&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HopeMitchell.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HopeMitchell.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hope S. Mitchell, 43, of Lock Haven, passed away April 13, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Lancaster, Pa. on Oct. 17, 1979, to David Gillespie &amp; Barbara Mitchell Dudley. Hope was an active member of the House of The Lord Fellowship Church in Lock Haven. In 1998 she graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School. She graduated from Lock Haven University in 2002 with a BSW and obtained her MSW from Marywood University in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hope was a social worker with Clinton County Independent Living Program. She was actively involved in her community through Full Gospel Fellowship at LHU, as Chaplain at Clinton County Correctional Facility and assisting with food box distribution to community families. Hope was a woman of deep faith and wisdom that loved Jesus and people. She loved to cook and travel. Hope was caring and loving, always taking care of the people in her community. She was the kindest person and had a beautiful smile for everyone she met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hope was a vital member of the PPCA, attending the conference annually and serving as the Secretary of the Executive Committee from 2020-2021. She stepped down prior to last year\u2019s conference upon learning of her diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include her sisters, Monica (Melvin) Mosbey and Vanda Mitchell; cousins, Diana (Brenville) Thompson and David Hayden; nieces, Itasia Horsey, Nicole Lugo-Mitchell and Jesseica Lugo; nephew, Nelson Lugo, Jr; and her very close friend, Aimee Kaple of Olean, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents and Magnolia Hayden, her \u2018aunt-mom.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial Services for Hope S. Mitchell were held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at River Valley Church with Pastor John Snyder officiating. She will be dearly missed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1381_9cf97a-37\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev Charles House<\/strong> <strong>2022 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/charleshouse.jpg?resize=187%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1383 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rev Charles House<\/strong> <strong>2022 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Rev. House started as a Contract Chaplain at SCI Greene in 2008 and SCI Fayette in 2010. He left SCI Greene in 2012 to give his sole attention to serving at SCI Fayette and the church he pastors in Republic, PA.&nbsp; He became a (full-time) chaplain at SCI Fayette in June 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring the ten years that he has served here at Fayette,\u201d noted Rev. Frank Lewis, CPD, \u201che has not caused me one problem and has been willing to help and extend himself without fail. The grief class which he started nine years ago which is now called Life\u2019s Transitions has helped many inmates as they have gone through loss. One inmate told me that it was the most helpful class he had ever been involved with since he had been incarcerated.\u201d&nbsp; Rev. Lewis admits that without the help of Rev. House, he would not have been able to adequately do his duties.&nbsp; \u201cI have observed Chaplain House related to inmates when they have tried to get him to do things that were unethical.&nbsp; In a graceful way, he has been able to say \u2018no\u2019 while still being able to minister to their need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRev. House has been consistent in sending out sympathy cards to inmates who have lost family members and then following up six months later with a visit to see how they are coping with their loss.&nbsp; Many inmates thank Rev. House for the care that they receive.&nbsp; During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Rev. House graciously stepped up to fill the void left by the death of Chaplain and Imam Tanko Ibrahim, in January 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noted Eric Armel, Superintendent at FYT: \u201c Chaplain House is not only an integral part of the Chaplaincy Department, he is part of our family at SCI Fayette.&nbsp; His dedication to our facility it truly appreciated by the Administration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Said Debra Hawkinberry, CCPM at FYT: \u201cWords can\u2019t express how grateful we are to have Chaplain House as a permanent member of our team.&nbsp; He has served here selflessly over the past ten years and it is a pleasure to have him to assist us in serving the needs of our inmate population.&nbsp; He is always pleasant and is very conscientious in making his decisions.&nbsp; His efforts in assisting us while short-handed through the past year have really helped us in fulfilling our mission to continue to provide services to the inmates.\u201d<br>Rev. House is an ordained minister through the Disciple Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), He was ordained by the First Christian Church, Charleroi PA in 2004.&nbsp; &nbsp;Rev. House earned his M.Div. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (2004), a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh \u2013 Greensburg Campus (1996) and an Associate\u2019s Degree in Business Management from Westmoreland County Community College (1988).&nbsp; He has pastored churches affiliated with the Disciples of Christ in Pennsylvania towns of Knoxville, Bethel Park, Clarksville and Republic. Prior to COVID-19 protocols he conducted New Believers, Life Transitions and Emotional Wellness Groups. He has been married to Rhonda for 44 years. They have three children, 4 grandchildren and one on the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1381_e2abb7-8e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Angel Perez 2022 PPCA County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"206\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/angelperez_1.png?resize=206%2C271&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1384 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rev. Angel Perez 2022 PPCA County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Chaplain Perez began working at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex (ACACC) in 2019.<br>As per Barbie Taylor, Director of Treatment Services, \u201cChaplain Perez provides a positive religious example and experience to the inmate population and staff at ACACC, he had expressed an interest in assisting with the reintegration process from the start of his career here and continues to meet his goals in providing positive supports for the inmate population.\u201d<br>As part of the Treatment Services Department, Chaplain Perez participates in regularly scheduled department meetings where he provides input from a spiritual perspective. He often uses his experience as Military Chaplain to assist our department in understanding the needs of both the inmate population as well as our staff. \u201cWith the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d adds Ms. Taylor, \u201cChaplain Perez has contributed many ideas to provide hope and positive connections to the inmate population. Examples of this are Community Spiritual Mentorship, which includes connecting community religious volunteers via U. S. Mail, with individual inmates who are in need of spiritual mentorship and guidance; creation of a Chaplaincy newsletter and printed bible studies for each inmate; and initiating Easter Sock Project as well as maintaining Operation Christmas Cards, Christmas Sock Project, and Mission Bright Star, all of which assist in reminding inmates and their families that they are not alone and that they are thought of.\u201d<br>\u201cChaplain Perez understands how important it is in the reduction of recidivism for inmates to mend those connections and\/or build new ones,\u201d continues Ms. Taylor. \u201cThrough his ministry, he has assisted inmates in the reconnection process as well as introducing them to new support systems within the local religious communities. One small example is his collaborating\\d with outside agencies to have an effective plan to provide inmates with winter coats upon their release. He has also developed the Christian Mentorship Program which assists soon-to-be-released individuals in defining and developing both spiritual and practical goals that will enhance their life. Mentors will assist in providing practical guidance in areas of finances, housing, families, support programs, and connection to a local congregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1381_d04111-35\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Deacon Ralph DeCecco 2021 DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"153\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/dececco_2.jpg?resize=153%2C163&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1385 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 4, 1999, Deacon Ralph DeCecco was ordained by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. When asked to serve as a prison chaplain in a juvenile facility on a trial basis, he fell in love with the ministry. The following year he began working with the adult male population at SCI Albion as a contractor, and as the old saying goes, the rest is history. He has been blessed to serve as a contractor at SCI Mercer, as well as in supportive roles at SCI Cambridge Springs, SCI Forest, and SCI Rockview. In April of 2014, he accepted the position of FCPD at SCI Albion, where he served until his retirement in April 2020 due to health challenges. In his &#8216;retirement&#8217; he continues as a contract chaplain at SCI Albion once again on a limited basis, as the director of prison ministries for the Diocese of Erie, and as the deacon at St. Andrew Parish in Erie.<br>He was certified in Diaconal Studies by Gannon University in 2000 and is married to his best friend Janet, who is a volunteer at SCI Albion. They have three children, all who have come into the prison to share some minstry with them, along with seven grandchildren. Beside serving together in prison ministry, they also assist in forming new deacons and their wives.<br>Because of the COVID 19 pandemic, Deacon DeCecco was unable to say goodbye to the inmates. In a letter he wrote to them, he shared &#8220;Brothers, a wise person once told me that if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans! God is really laughing at me. I wanted to retire from here and the Church at age 75. He has another plan for me. I do not know what that is right now, but when I trusted Him in the past He has never let me down. I have been so blessed in being involved in this ministry with you. Thank you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1381_70cb7c-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Chaplain Jack Crans 2021 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"162\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jackcrans_orig.jpg?resize=162%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born in Medina, New York on November 21st, 1950, he has spent his lifetime serving in Criminal Justice Chaplaincy since 1973. While focusing on the urgencies and reflected heart cries of Corrections, (Administrative Chaplain, Chester County Prison, \u201973-Present) he has served extensively in both the chaplaincy and the pastorate. He serves as a Chaplain for the Pennsylvania State Police. He is married to his lifetime partner, Sue, since 1971 and they share the blessing of three grown sons each of whom serves in missionary and pastoral work. They have 13 grandchildren and continue to direct and serve \u201cCounty Corrections Gospel Mission\u201d based in the Coatesville (Chester County) region of Pennsylvania. Jack\u2019s experience has caused him to engage deeply with the children and families of the county\u2019s highest crime neighborhoods and he has engaged in deep labors within the networks of Christian Police Associations around the world. One thing is certain, the heart cries of Criminal Justice have driven him more deeply into the realms of prayer and revival concerns. He partnered with both the Canadian Revival Fellowship and now, Heart Cry for Revival.<br>Jack has served as a \u2018Chaplain Pro Tem\u2019 for the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and has no greater desire than to continue to address the ever growing, reflected heart-cries of the prisoner, their families and the criminal justice systems, at large.<br>Unique perhaps to Chaplain Crans is the attention he has always given to the Administration and Staff of his prison. He is fully convinced that \u2018godly leadership makes the difference.\u2019 Jack earned his B.S. in Bible\/Social Work at Philadelphia College of the Bible ( 1972 ) and the Master of Divinity from Eastern Seminary in 1976. Jack also serves as a Team Director, Instructor and the International Chaplain for \u2018Pointman Leadership Institute\u2019.<br>The mission of \u2018County Corrections Gospel Mission\u2019 is based and headquartered at the former site of \u2018The Old Mill Bible Conference\u2019 founded in 1933. This beautiful camp allows for the serving of prisoner\u2019s children, families and leaders reflective of both corrections and law enforcement personnel. After 48 years in the prison system, Jack is convinced that there\u2019s never been anyone who needed God\u2019s redeeming love more than himself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1381_4dcd49-09\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Pastor Phil Maust &#8211; 2020 DOC Chaplain of the Year.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phil-pic_1.jpg?resize=230%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1387 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phil-pic_1.jpg?w=230&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phil-pic_1.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u200bToday we are honoring Chaplain Phil Maust as our State Correctional Chaplain of the Year. Phil\u2019s first taste of the criminal justice system was as a 16-year-old in the Juvenile Detention Center in Marysville, OH. Like many who entered the system, it has become for him a life-long journey. However, unlike most of those, he made it his life\u2019s work to help the residents of correctional facilities to change their lives by sharing the life-changing power of Jesus. Phil is ordained in the Conservative Mennonite Conference (CMC) and is a member of the Maple Glen Mennonite church. While a student at Rosedale Bible College, and later as a dairy farmer in southern Somerset Count, he continued to serve as a volunteer in various jails and prisons in three states, along with his wife, Cindy, who he says \u201chas been a constant companion in ministry and source of strength and support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When SCI-Somerset opened its doors to inmates in May of 1994, Phil became the first volunteer in the new institution, four days after the first inmates arrived. According to him, \u201cthe joke was that as the blue buses came in the back door, I was coming in the front.\u201d He was selected as the first Volunteer of the Year at SCI-Somerset in 1994. He then began his employment in the DOC in January 1995 as the Protestant chaplain. In January of 2004, he took the position of FCPD with knowledge that administration was not his natural gift. The paperwork and administration may be the sources of many frustrations, but they sometimes open the doors to other areas of ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phil makes it a point to minister to both staff members and inmates. This became very apparent in the tragic death of Sergeant Baserman at the hands of an inmate in February 2018. According to his supervisor, CCPM Melanie Pyle, \u201cPhil spent countless hours inside and outside the facility ministering to the grieving family, the grieving staff of SCI Somerset, while still showing concern for meeting the needs of the inmate population. He offered support and a shoulder to so many during that time and for the months to follow. Phil continued to maintain contact with and provide support to Sgt. Baserman\u2019s widow. Phil has such a gentle demeanor that makes others feel comfortable to open up to him when they wouldn\u2019t normally do so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to his official duties, Phil helps the staff at his facility by serving as the SEAP (State Employees Assistance Program) Coordinator and is a member of the CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team. Working through times of trauma and grief has certainly helped build rapport and opened many doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In honor of Phil, his pastoral service during difficult times, and his long-standing tenure as chaplain at SCI-Somerset, please join me in congratulating Phil Maust as the State Correctional Chaplain of the Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1381_8a395e-ac\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Cokelia Oliver Dunn &#8211; 2020 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cokelia-oliver-dunn.jpg?resize=265%2C301&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1388 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we have one more recipient to recognize, and that is Rev. Cokelia Oliver Dunn as the County Correctional Chaplain of the Year. She serves as Chaplain at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, which is the Delaware County prison in Thornton, Pennsylvania. Her journey with the George W. Hill facility started in the late 1990\u2019s as a volunteer, and took the position as Chaplain and Volunteer Coordinator in September 2010. In this capacity, she service as the only staff chaplain for 1,883 inmates. Additionally, she has been serving as a contracted Protestant Chaplain at SCI Chester in Chester since 2013, another location where she began as a volunteer.<br>Rev. Cokelia Oliver Dunn was first licensed to preach in December 1985 and later ordained into the Gospel Ministry in 1989 by the Keystone Baptist Association while a member of the First Baptist Church in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Rev. Dunn also pastored the First Baptist Church of Marple in Springfield, Pennsylvania from 2003 until 2013.<br>Prison Ministry is Rev. Dunn\u2019s passion, and she has been involved in this ministry for over twenty-five years. From 1994 until 2015, she worked as a volunteer with the Project Aware Committee, Incorporated, a juvenile crime prevention\/intervention program that was sponsored and operated by fifteen inmates incarcerated at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware. The core group of inmates were lifers. She assisted the inmates in community outreach, administrative and spiritual support for over twenty years.<br>As the Chaplain, at George W. Hill Correctional Facility, Rev. Dunn successfully interfaces on a daily basis with male, female and youthful offenders from a multiethnic, multicultural, multi-religious background on the units, caring for their religious and emergency needs while they are in the facility. Additionally, she coordinates over 100 religious volunteers and schedules to handle the religious services held in the facility on a weekly basis. Currently, she schedules and holds Zoom religious services while adhering to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic protocol at the facility.<br>Rev. Dunn was also served two elected terms as the Regional Manager of the American Correctional Chaplains Association (ACCA) North East Region in from 2012-2016.<br>Accordingly, her Facility Administrator David Byrne characterizes as one whose tolerance, compassion, and responsiveness to offender needs have greatly contributed to a safe and secure correctional environment especially in the current COVID crisis. He writes, \u201cChaplain Dunn is indeed a treasure, a vital resource to this institution, and my Chaplain of the Year.\u201d<br>Without further ado, please join me in honoring Chaplain Cokelia Oliver-Dunn as our County Correctional Chaplain of the Year!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane1381_9290da-ec\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev David Klink &#8211; 2019&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/klink.jpg?resize=257%2C342&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1538 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/klink.jpg?w=257&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/klink.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/klink.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. David Klink is this year\u2019s recipient of the State Chaplain of the Year Award. He currently serves as the Facility Chaplaincy Program Director (FCPD) at SCI Laurel Highlands. Chaplain Klink answered the call of ministry at the age of twenty-nine. He was licensed in the United Methodist Church in 1984 and began filling an associate pastor position in Hyndman, Pennsylvania. Initially, this was to be a \u201cpart-time\u201d interim position of six months while continuing in the secular workforce. With the love and support of his wife and daughter, he continued pastoring in this way for twenty-three years. In 1996, Chaplain Klink was hired as a Corrections Officer at SCI Laurel Highlands. Little did he know at that time, that this would be preparation for full-time chaplaincy. In 2004, he accepted his current position as FCPD upon the retirement of his predecessor. Due to the demands of his position, he had to give up his pastorate in Hyndman in 2008. He has continued to serve in the position of FCPD for fifteen years, stating, \u201cI have the awesome privilege to assist inmates and staff alike along their spiritual journey. I try to instill in each inmate the idea that this period of their life is just that\u2014 a period of time that does not define who they are nor what their life can be after incarceration.\u201d Accordingly, Chaplain Ulli Klemm says, \u201cRev. Klink is one of the best Facility Chaplaincy Program Directors I have known\u2026 On my frequent visits to SCI Laurel Highlands, I have been impressed with the rapport and professional relationships Rev. Klink has established with inmates, staff, inmate family members, volunteers and the public. What makes Rev. Klink a standout chaplain is how he treats everyone with the same respect, kindness and deep regard for his or her human dignity.\u201d<br>For his faithful service and ministry, we are honored and blessed by the opportunity to recognize David! Congratulations!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane1381_28e58d-df\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Katie Harnish &#8211; 2019 County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"239\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harnish.jpg?resize=239%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1540 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u200b\u200bKatie Harnish is this year\u2019s County Award recipient. She currently serves as the Chaplaincy Coordinator at Lancaster County Prison, where she began as an office assistant to the chaplains in 2003. Her first experience in ministry actually began right after high school serving on a mission team for six months in Cusco, Peru. Since that time, she earned Social Work and Bible degrees from Lancaster Bible College. Several years later, she began chaplaincy for women inmates at Lancaster County Prison where she has continued ever since. Katie is licensed for ministry through the Lancaster Mennonite Conference and supported through Support for Prison Ministries. She and her husband Anthony both attend the Mellinger Mennonite Church. Her supervisor, Deputy Joe Shiffer characterizes Chaplain Harnish as a \u201ckind, genuinely compassionate and a faithful servant to all who encounter her. Her faith and heart for service shows through daily and is especially noteworthy during critical periods in the lives of both our inmates and staff\u2026 In such a \u2018dim\u2019 and not so comfortable place, Ms. Harnish brings with her a ray of sunshine.\u201d Amongst her regular duties, Chaplain Harnish leads a Meditation and Resting Prayer group and co-leads a Women\u2019s Bible Study. Although she never expected to be called to prison ministry, she considers it a privilege to walk alongside the women she meets and encourage them to find hope and purpose.<br>For her faithful service and ministry, we are honored and blessed by the opportunity to recognize Katie! Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane1381_8100ef-a5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Deacon Thomas Boldin &#8211; 2018&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TomBoldin.jpg?resize=960%2C950&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1544 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TomBoldin.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TomBoldin.jpg?resize=300%2C297&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/TomBoldin.jpg?resize=768%2C760&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deacon Thomas Boldin &#8211; 2018&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year.<\/strong><br>Deacon Tom Boldin of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese is this year\u2019s recipient of the State Chaplain of the Year Award. A dairy farmer by trade, Deacon Tom first started to work at SCI &#8211; Rockview as the Farm Manager in 1991. After less than a month he knew it was not simply a job, but a calling.<br>Ordained a Deacon in the Altoona- Johnstown Diocese in 2004, Deacon Tom shifted roles at SCI -Rockview when he accepted the role of Chaplain for the institution. He has been serving as FCPD at Rockview since January 2007 and continues his work with dedication and humility.<br>Deacon Tom\u2019s chaplaincy work revolves around building effective relationships and achieving harmonious results for all. Deacon Tom\u2019s collaborative leadership style provides ways for those on their faith journey, both inmates and staff, to improve attitudes and social skills and to take responsibility for the struggles in their lives.<br>DT, as the inmates know him, is most passionate about the meaning of the title Deacon, which means \u201cservant.\u201d Each faith group at Rockview is ministered to equally. He serves his local church at Sunday masses, teaches confirmation classes and is a substitute religious education teacher. He has served on Centre County\u2019s Community Youth Aid Panel for Balanced and Restorative Justice since its inception in 2004, being a monitor for juvenile offenders.<br>Deacon Tom feels that in Genesis 1:26 \u201cGod makes each of us stewards of His Creation\u201d and for this reason, he has served on the Centre County Conservation Board for the last forty-eight years vehemently preserving God\u2019s precious Creation for future generations.<br>It is truly an honor and blessing to thank Deacon Tom for his dedicated years of humble service and care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane1381_7ebca4-f7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Chaplain James L. Cavenaugh &#8211; 2018&nbsp;County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/james-l-cavenaugh-002-175x300-1.jpg?resize=236%2C404&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1546 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/james-l-cavenaugh-002-175x300-1.jpg?w=236&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/james-l-cavenaugh-002-175x300-1.jpg?resize=175%2C300&amp;ssl=1 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chaplain James L. Cavenaugh &#8211; 2018&nbsp;County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><br>James L. Cavenaugh is this year\u2019s County Award recipient. Jim has served as a volunteer chaplain at Dauphin County Prison (DCP) since January 2005. Thereafter, he was invited by DCP Staff Chaplain Larry Coleman to be an intern chaplain as part of his field education for Lancaster Theological Seminary, where he received his MA in Religion in 2007.<br>Currently, Jim is the assigned chaplain for the women at the Dauphin County Work Release Center and for the men in the DCP medical and mental health blocks. He leads a Chapel Talk (group pastoral counseling) several times a month for men in those blocks.<br>He has organized and participated in workshops at both PPCA and ACCA-NE training conferences, both on the subject of \u201cChapel Talk: Group Pastoral Counseling.\u201d<br>He has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries (which considers him a Lay Community Minister) since 2003 and served on its Board of Directors from 2004 to 2012.<br>He is co-chair of the Helping People in Prison lay-led ministry at his church, the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, where he is a life member and serves as Coordinator for the Lay Pastoral Care Associates.<br>From his many years of service and ministry, we are honored and blessed by the opportunity to recognize Jim!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane1381_841368-7a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Tami Hooker &#8211; 2017&nbsp;&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hooker.jpg?resize=445%2C335&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1549 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hooker.jpg?w=445&amp;ssl=1 445w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hooker.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hooker.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/hooker.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rev. Tami Hooker of Pittsburgh, PA, current Chaplaincy Director of SCI-Greene and Assistant Religious Services Administrator for the Department of Correction\u2019s Bureau of Treatment Services, is one of two recipients of the 2017 Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) Correctional Chaplain of the Year award.<br>Founded in 1976, the PPCA is an association of state and county correctional chaplains which seeks to elevate the standards of religious programs in correctional facilities while improving the effectiveness of correctional chaplains.<br>Rev. Hooker received this award in the presence of 100 of her peers at the PPCA Annual Banquet held in Carlisle, PA September 13, 2017.<br>When Rev. Hooker pursued Master degrees in Divinity and Social Work from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the University of Pittsburgh, she knew God had put the call on her heart to be involved in prison ministry.<br>During her education, she completed internships in a multitude of placements. She worked for Prison Fellowship Ministries, the Program for Female Offenders, and Sexual Assault Services at the University of Pittsburgh. She also helped develop and implement a pre-release program called HOPE, which is still in operation at the Allegheny County Jail. She served on a task force which wrote the PC(USA)\u2019s position on private prisons which was presented to the 2003 General Assembly, and served on the Strategic Aftercare Committee for Christian Associates of Southwestern PA.<br>Upon graduating in 2002, Tami was ordained by the Pittsburgh Presbytery to serve as the Protestant Chaplain at the State Correctional Institution at Pittsburgh.<br>In 2004 she was promoted to Acting Facility Chaplaincy Program Director at SCI-Pittsburgh and remained in that position until 2005 when the institution closed. She was then transferred to the SCI- Greene in Waynesburg, PA and promoted to Facility Chaplaincy Program Director. When SCI-Pittsburgh reopened in 2007, she was invited to return to that facility and served as the Chaplaincy Program Director there until it closed again in 2017.<br>Walking with both the inmates and staff during this transition was a difficult time, and Tami witnessed officers offer sympathy to the inmates who had no control over where they would be moved. She now splits her time between serving as Chaplaincy Director at SCI-Greene and as Assistant Religious Services Administrator for the Department of Correction\u2019s Bureau of Treatment Services. She is also a past president of the PPCA.<br>Tami received The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Outstanding Performance Award in 2007 and was nominated for the Thomas A. Fulcomer Award in 2013. In April 2017, she was honored by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary as a Distinguished Alumna for Excellence in a Specialized Ministry. In addition to her work with the incarcerated, in March of 2016, she answered a call to serve as a quarter time pastor at the Presbyterian Church of Mt Washington.<br>Tami lives in the South Hills with her husband Michael, who is a former chef and instructor at the Pennsylvania Culinary in Pittsburgh. She enjoys reading, tennis, eating her husband\u2019s culinary creations, and spoiling the two dogs they adopted from Animal Friends. She is also currently enrolled in the DMin program at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane1381_c6d581-33\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Charles Otto 2017 &nbsp;County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/otter_orig.jpg?resize=375%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1550 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/otter_orig.jpg?w=375&amp;ssl=1 375w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/otter_orig.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/otter_orig.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/otter_orig.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The late Rev. Charles Joseph Otto of Pittston, PA is one of two recipients of the 2017 Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) Correctional Chaplain of the Year award.<br>Founded in 1976, the PPCA is an association of state and county correctional chaplains that seeks to elevate the standards of religious programs in correctional facilities while improving the effectiveness of correctional chaplains.<br>Rev. Otto passed away on March 10th, 2017 and his service to those incarcerated and working in county and state correctional facilities is remembered fondly by the PPCA community. Charles is survived by his wife of 19 years, Peg Gorman, who attended the annual PPCA Banquet in Carlisle, PA on September 13, 2017. Ms. Gorman received the award in Rev. Otto\u2019s name in the presence of over 100 PPCA peers.<br>In an interview, Peg shared the story of how Charles first got involved in prison ministries, as well as how they came to co-found the non-profit, Exodus Prison &amp; Aftercare Ministry. \u201cCharles began prison ministry in a sort of sideways manner; he was not necessarily expecting to sell his business Emrex in drilling equipment to start a non-profit!\u201d<br>In 1999, Charles and Peg became involved in the prison ministry of Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. For the rest of his life, Charles remained invested in caring for the prison community, including inmates, their families, and the prison officers.<br>Peg mentioned that Charles was very much a listener of the Holy Spirit. When he was around 60 years of age, Charles was looking to retire. But Peg told him to not take God for granted; \u201cif you need to do something, do it now.\u201d Charles decided to attend Moravian Seminary for a Masters in Pastoral Counseling. This degree augmented his capacity to serve the incarcerated, their families, and officers at each prison. He continued to teach, counsel, and walk with the community he served as an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church and a volunteer chaplain in numerous local correctional facilities.<br>With Charles\u2019 leadership and Peg\u2019s background in non-profit organization, the Exodus Ministry was formally founded in 2003. With his breadth of experience, Peg says \u201cCharles was ready when it was time.\u201d Exodus Ministry offers counseling services to inmates, and numerous other services, including court accompaniment and classes focused on 12 spiritual disciplines. Charles saw the most need in county prisons, as they had the fewest formal programs and the smallest budgets. Exodus continues its work in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, and Susquehanna counties.<br>Charles was very good at recruiting people to volunteer; even after retirement, Charles actively networked, coordinated, and collaborated with correctional facilities, churches, and community organizations. Developing prison ministry programs in local churches became an incredible way the church\u2019s support of the community to growth as well. By offering people opportunities to serve and walk with those in the county prisons, Exodus enriched the local church, and gave substance to those asking, \u201cwhat am I doing here?\u201d<br>Charles was never a complainer. Through the first batch of chemotherapy he had to undergo to treat cancer, he developed some shoulder pain; Peg never knew he had it until someone bumped into him, or if she asked him to reach for something. For the last year and a half of his life, his time in the county prisons was cut short, but he worked to always find options of ways to continue his walk with the incarcerated.<br>Peg and Charles lived a rich and full life together, both in service and in fun. They loved to travel, entertain friends, and watch Penn State football! Charles lived out the call to service in Matthew 25:34-36 in every way, and will be remembered by many as \u201ca role model, mentor, and friend.\u201d Charles showed God\u2019s love to everyone in the prison, no matter who they were.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane1381_787b01-13\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Frank Lewis 2016 &#8211;&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2016-lewis.jpg?resize=484%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1553 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2016-lewis.jpg?w=484&amp;ssl=1 484w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2016-lewis.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Frank Lewis 2016 &#8211; DOC Chaplain of the Year<br>At first glance, one might wonder what Rev. Frank Lewis might have in common with those in prison. Without a doubt, Frank only has to look back on his life to know that \u201cGod prepared me for this important work.\u201d When Frank Lewis was just five years old, his grandfather took Frank to pass out toiletries to the inmates at Greene County Jail in Waynesburg, PA. His grandfather\u2019s simple action planted a firm conviction in Frank\u2019s heart that those in prison are never to be forgotten and are deserving of God\u2019s care. As a youngster, Frank struggled with reading. \u201cI almost failed the 4th grade.\u201d Placed in a \u201cslow learners\u2019 class, Frank knew what it felt like to be looked down upon, an experience he shares in common with many inmates. To his classmates\u2019 surprise, by the end of the school year, Frank read three books a week. Frank recalls countless family gatherings where he was entertained for hours by his grandfather and father\u2019s endless hilarious stories and jokes. As a high school senior, his reservoir of jokes came in handy as he weighed a meager 98 lbs. \u201cI figured if people were laughing at me they wouldn\u2019t hit me.\u201d Always gracing his conversations with humor, Frank has leaned that \u201cyou need a light touch with people. A light touch attracts people to you. When they are ready to get serious I can get serious with them.\u201d This gift has paid dividends at SCI Fayette. \u201cOne inmate told me the other week that he\u2019s been watching me. \u2018You bring joy to the men in the Restricted Housing Unit,\u2019 the inmate said. That is what I try to do.\u201d Nine weeks after Frank became an Asst. Pastor for the first time, and without warning, the lead pastor announced that Frank would be leaving. He had three days to move out. \u201cFor months, life was gray and I was depressed.\u201d Yet Frank credits this experience for helping him relate to those for whom life can seem hopeless, including those he serves. Frank\u2019s formal prison work began when he was 35. While serving as pastor of a church 100 miles north of NYC, Frank was paid $75 a week to lead Bible studies and worship services at the Ulster County Prison in Kingston, NY. Eventually, Frank became a Good News Prison Minister at the Fayette County Prison in Uniontown, PA. \u201cThis was a challenge because I had to raise my own funds in one of the poorest counties in Pennsylvania.\u201d In September 2006. Frank began his career with the PA DOC, being selected as the Facility Chaplaincy Program Director at SCI Fayette, in LaBelle, PA. Throughout his career, Frank has learned that \u201cpeople on the inside and outside have the same problems. They need someone to listen to them, be honest with them and to love them.\u201d Marrying into a family with suffered from alcoholism and drugs, he understands how fractured inmates\u2019 families can be Superintendent Jay Lane is impressed with Frank\u2019s pleasant demeanor and readiness to help any and every one. \u201cHe is very passionate about his vocation. His witty humor is always uplifting and looked forward to by staff. He is held in the highest regard by all of us.\u201d<br>\u201cRev. Lewis is always positive and willing to help out in any situation,\u201d echoes Debra Hawkinberry, Corrections Classification and Program Manager at Fayette. \u201cHe is sincere in his faith and is always respectful.\u201d Treatment Specialist Robert Rhodes notes that \u201cRev. Lewis is never at a loss for words, lifts others up with simple jokes and inspires staff and inmates alike.\u201d Further notes Mr. Rhodes, \u201cWhen an inmate has experienced grief and sorrow, Rev. Lewis has literally gone beyond his routine pastoral duties to ensure that inmates are met with great compassion and understanding.\u201d Indeed God has prepared Rev. Lewis for work in prison. When not in prison, Frank is an avid swimmer and loves to read. He is ordained as a minister in the Assemblies of God. He is also certified as a chaplain through the Assemblies of God, Chaplaincy Ministries. Congratulations, Rev. Lewis!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane1381_92b470-e5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Edward A. Neiderhiser<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>2015 &nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neiderhisen.jpg?resize=348%2C432&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1555 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neiderhisen.jpg?w=348&amp;ssl=1 348w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neiderhisen.jpg?resize=242%2C300&amp;ssl=1 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Edward Neiderhiser has served the diverse congregation at SCI Graterford for over 25 years.&nbsp; Ordained in 1997 through the Western Pennsylvania-West Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Ed was called to serve as facility chaplain at SCI Graterford in 1989. After just two years, Ed was promoted to serve as the Facility Chaplaincy Program Director.&nbsp; Prior to his correctional career, Ed served either as the Pastor or as an Associate Pastor of four different Lutheran congregations in North Wales, Havertown, and Philadelphia, PA.&nbsp;A steady voice and trusted advisor for staff and inmates alike, Ed excels in understanding the human heart.&nbsp; Superintendent Cynthia Link noted of Ed, \u201cHe hears the unspoken fears, worries and concerns that burden us. He encourages us to embrace our hopes and face ourselves to find the answers to the questions that point us in such crooked lines. He helps us find our faith &#8211; not his faith &#8211; but ours when we falter.\u201d&nbsp; Ed\u2019s acceptance of staff and inmates alike, as each person is, had bestowed countless individuals with the confidence within to accept themselves, complete with their shortcomings and foibles.&nbsp; Known for his pastoral example of unconditional love, Ed has helped those at Graterford open their hearts to understand others around them.&nbsp; \u201cWe come from all walks of life,\u201d adds Superintendent Link. \u201cEven though Rev. Neiderhiser has not walked all paths, he engages with us &#8211; sometimes curious, sometimes amused &#8211; but always present and non-judgmental toward us. In times of hardship and loss he has stood with us, all of us.\u201d&nbsp; Every time an inmate or staff member has passed, Ed has been present at the sides of those who grieve.&nbsp; \u201cAt Graterford, everyone is remembered,\u201d Ed has been known to say.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is there for staff as well as inmates.&nbsp; \u201cAt Graterford, every inmate will be remembered at a memorial service in his name upon passing,\u201d said Gary Olinger, Corrections Classification and Program Manager at Graterford. \u201dFriends and staff people gather in the chapel and celebrate the life of every person. If no one comes, Rev. Neiderhiser will hold the service alone.\u201d&nbsp; Rev. Ulli Klemm noted, \u201cEd\u2019s maturity, common sense, rapport building skills with offenders and staff alike, knowing which battles to fight and which aren\u2019t worth the effort, and his always helpful and often prophetic perspectives are wonderful gifts to the Department.\u201d&nbsp; Ed earned a B.A. from Thiel College, Greenville, PA in 1969, a M.Div. from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA in 1973, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Dropsie University, Philadelphia, PA in 1978.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is an accomplished musician, playing the trumpet, flugelhorn and piccolo trumpet, as well as a composer and arranger in classi-cal jazz, liturgical and blues venues.&nbsp; He is married to Sally.&nbsp; Ed\u2019s respect for staff and inmates as people helps all find respect for one another as well as for themselves.&nbsp; He has promoted and encouraged an atmosphere of cooperation and understanding within and between faith groups. Superintendent Link said it best:&nbsp; \u201cEd\u2019s inspirational presence in this facility has changed us &#8211; all of us &#8211; for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane1381_6284a5-59\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Rev. Marilyn A. Nolte&nbsp;2015 &#8211;&nbsp;County Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nolte.jpg?resize=373%2C415&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1557 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nolte.jpg?w=373&amp;ssl=1 373w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nolte.jpg?resize=270%2C300&amp;ssl=1 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Marilyn Nolte was sitting at home during her last year of seminary reading a book about hospital chaplaincy when the phone rang.&nbsp; It was Jubilee Ministries looking for a part-time chaplain for the women at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility (LCCF).&nbsp; Marilyn\u2019s seminary, Evangelical School of Theology, had referred her to Jubilee.&nbsp;&nbsp; On her first visit to the prison, she immediately fell in love with prison work.&nbsp; For more than twenty years, Rev. Marilyn Nolte has been a fixture at the LCCF.&nbsp; Since 2009, she has served as the LCCF Chaplain Manager. Known for her professionalism, theological knowledge and straight forwardness, she offers practical wisdom in many areas of life and ministry.&nbsp; Marilyn has served as a correctional chaplain since April 1993. &nbsp;Jubilee\u2019s mission is to \u201crebuild, restore, and renew lives\u201d and that describes Marilyn\u2019s personal mission.&nbsp; \u201cMarilyn exudes moral and spiritual integrity,\u201d noted Rev. Kevin Dobbs, himself a correctional chaplain. \u201cShe expresses and demands from others the integrity that personifies the Christian life.\u201d&nbsp; Being a person of integrity means that Marilyn follows prison rules.&nbsp; \u201cShe is a stickler for keeping within the guidelines of prison policy, but with an openness for effective change in mind,\u201d adds Rev. Dobbs.&nbsp; Demonstrating love and respect for inmates and staff alike, Marilyn listens to others with genuine consideration for their knowledge and experiences. Clair Weaver, Executive Director of Jubilee Ministries noted, \u201cMarilyn\u2019s passion and dedication to those behind bars has helped many inmates rebuild their lives. She also is quick to offer support to prison staff as they struggle with the pressures of the job and other life issues.\u201d&nbsp; Joe Vangeli, Program Director at Jubilee Ministries, echoed similar sentiments:&nbsp; &#8220;Marilyn\u2019s ministry as chaplain at LCCF has not only touched the lives of many inmates, but prison staff and members of our community as well. Her deep, genuine care and concern for people from all walks of life is selflessly expressed as she lives out her faith.&#8221;&nbsp; Married to Bill, who she affectionately calls&nbsp;<em>Darling<\/em>, Marilyn juggles accompanying her husband from one doctor\u2019s appointment to the other and running errands for the prison and ministry.&nbsp; In spite of her husband\u2019s health issues, she stills reports to work with a smile and a heart full of compassion to embrace those whom God placed in her path.&nbsp; In Marilyn\u2019s former career, she was a commercial loan officer and even called on the Bongiorno Retreat Center to discuss financing their renovation and expansions in 1986.&nbsp; &nbsp;Not a person of faith at the time, this loan officer wondered what the lure of Christian Camps were. Now she knows.&nbsp; Marilyn earned a BS in Business Administration from Montclair State College, Montclair, NJ and graduated with a MAR in counseling with a M.Div. Equivalent from the Evangelical School of Theology, Myerstown PA.&nbsp; She serves as the Associate Pastor of Prison Ministry at the Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Her favorite place on this side of heaven is the beach at Sanibel Island, FL, where she and Bill met in 1982. She enjoys walking her dog, Buddy, reading, trips to Sanibel with Bill and crocheting prayer shawls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane1381_9870ea-34\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Pastor W. James Pall&nbsp;2014 &#8211;&nbsp;DOC Chaplain of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2014-pall_orig.png?resize=311%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2014-pall_orig.png?w=311&amp;ssl=1 311w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/paprisonchaplains.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2014-pall_orig.png?resize=245%2C300&amp;ssl=1 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before many chaplains were even considering prison ministry, Pastor W. James \u201cJim\u201d Pall, was already behind bars. Jim, who earned a BA in Theatre and Religion from Lycoming College in 1973 and then his M.Div. from the Boston University School of Theology in Boston in 1976, became the full-time Protestant Chaplain at SCI Dallas in August 1987.&nbsp; As there was no designation of a \u201chead chaplain,\u201d administrative duties were rotated between the full-time Protestant and Catholic chaplain.&nbsp; In 1991, Jim became Dallas\u2019 first Institutional Chaplaincy Program Director.&nbsp; Jim takes great satisfaction in several areas of his ministry, which spans nearly 28 years. In the context of pastoral counseling sessions, \u201cto see the toughest guys break down and vent, and share deeply buried grief was most humbling,\u201d says Jim.&nbsp; While Jim never did manage to obtain a parking space reserved for the \u201cFacility Chaplaincy Program Director (FCPD),\u201d he did manage to successfully promote missions through the Protestant congregation at Dallas.&nbsp; Each month, men attending Protestant services contributed to support an agreed upon charity.&nbsp; Whether raising funds to send inner-city children to a Christian camp, supporting a local Christian radio station or helping fund efforts to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless in Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre, Jim helped the men to understand that being church is being there for the other.&nbsp;&nbsp;\u201cOne of my goals for my ministry was also to teach the men how church works,\u201d says Jim.&nbsp; \u201cMany of the men had marginal church or no church involvement.&nbsp; I wanted to show the Christian inmates how churches are organized for ministry, so when they leave prison they can fit in.\u201d&nbsp; Teaching inmates to plan an agenda, make decisions, conduct meetings, and to see how they fit into the larger picture of church gave Jim great satisfaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two other initiatives bear note.&nbsp; While Jim inherited a small card ministry when he started at Dallas (back then, Chaplain Ray cards cost 3\u00a2), under Jim\u2019s tenure, that card ministry is the most exhaustive in the Department. \u201cAny inmate, regardless of their religion can write the Chaplain\u2019s Office to receive four cards a month.\u201d&nbsp; While the inmates assume the cost of postage, anonymous outside \u201cangels\u201d pay for the discounted\/free cards to be shipped to the institution.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim also takes great fulfillment in creating an End of Life Care program that he and other DOC professionals helped shape through a collaborative effort with Penn State.&nbsp; \u201cNow inmates don\u2019t have to die alone.\u201d&nbsp; Ordained as a deacon through the Methodist Church in 1974 and subsequently ordained as a minister in 1982, Jim really appreciated serving under now retired Superintendent Ben Varner.&nbsp; Supt. Varner was assigned to Dallas after two inmate escaped in 1999.&nbsp; \u201cSupt. Varner really boasted our morale at a time when it was at its lowest,\u201d says Jim.&nbsp; \u201cHe knew everyone\u2019s name and handled tension between security and treatment very well. I felt like a valued and respected team member.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;Deputy Superintendent Norm Demming, who supervised Jim for 18 of his 27 years, notes that \u201cJim was always impressive in his compassion for offenders, while always wary of being manipulated and followed security protocol.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He maintained his professionalism and integrity consistently and was a light in a dark place.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;After 27 years and ten months of service as a correctional chaplain, Jim retired as the FCPD at SCI-Dallas in July 2014.&nbsp; Prior to leaving, Jim aided SCI Retreat with administrative duties during their search for a new FCPD following the retirement in January 2014 of Rev. John Ritchey.&nbsp; Jim did a commendable job doing the impossible: juggling administrative duties for two SCIs. \u201cI did the best I could to keep up with the \u2018adminis-trivia.\u2019 \u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim\u2019s wealth of experience and perspective, his dedication to serve the inmates and staff at Dallas, and his passionate heart are imbedded in the walls of the chapel at Dallas.&nbsp; As a retiree, Jim is serving as the pastor of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Hunlock Creek (the congregation which was his home church years ago) on a \u00be-time basis. So far,&nbsp;\u201cEveryday \u2013 except Sunday &#8211; feels like a Saturday,\u201d says Jim.&nbsp; \u201cIt\u2019s all joy.\u201d&nbsp; Jim is married to Susan and together they have three children: Jonathan (28), Mark (17) and Garrett (15).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-23 kt-pane1381_17d027-4a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chaplain of the Year County &amp; State Chaplain of the Year it is the goal of the PPCA that every year one county AND one state correctional chaplain are selected to receive the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association (PPCA) Correctional Chaplain of the Year Award.&nbsp; Recipients of the award will be honored in conjunction with the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"hide","_kad_post_layout":"fullwidth","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"unboxed","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"hide","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_wpcom_ai_launchpad_about_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_gallery_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_contact_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_events_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_video_page":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_portfolio_piece":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1381","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1381"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1775,"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1381\/revisions\/1775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paprisonchaplains.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}