The Dismas Prison Retreat
This three-day event has been growing and evolving for over two decades. It is based on the WATCH (We Are The Church) Retreat done in parishes. If you would like to help support this ministry financially or by working as a volunteer, let us know by using the Contact Form at the bottom of the page.
(The pictures and videos on this page are from the retreat at the Wynne Unit in Huntsville on May 17-19, 2024.)
Experience the Retreat
Solemn start Friday evening
Enthronement of the Bible
Table Time
Food for Thought (and discussion)
Rousing Start Saturday Morning
The second day is the longest leg of the journey, lasting almost twelve hours.
The Band
The Wynne Unit Catholic Community’s Music Ministry was excellent!
Grace Talk
God’s grace is the theme that runs throughout the retreat.
To view entire talk, click HERE
Piety Talk
The “Ideal” that allows us to examine our conscience.
Study Talk
Applying our minds to learn about the one in whom we believe.
To view entire talk, click HERE.
Preparing for the Skits
Teamwork, creativity and a lot of fun!
The Skits
More teamwork, creativity and fun!
Happy Birthdays
Celebrating that God brought each of us into the world as a special gift and creation.
Forgiveness Activity
Letting go of what weighs us down.
Closing Mass
Source and Summit of all we do.
Brothers of St. Dismas
Awarding of Degrees
Group Picture
Next Retreat: Pack Unit in Navasota (TBA)
Let us hear from you!
We need volunteers for both the inside team (which you see in the videos) and outside team (who helps with loading, unloading, food prep and many other things).