What are rules for appointing Extraordinary ministers in prison?

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The superintendent @ MCI Shirley, Mass. has banned the practice of Extraordinary ministers among the inmates stating they are “unnecessary”. The local pastor does not support “prison ministry” and will not intercede. The men have appealed to the Archdiocese which has not received a definitive answer from the DOC. The Deacon is less than supportive. There are men unable to attend services; confined to hospital, isolation, etc; thus being denied their right to practice their faith. What are the specific rules for appointment and practice of Extraordinary ministers in such an unusual situation? On behalf of Catholic inmates, THANK YOU for your help!
 
If the institution is saying No there’s not much you can do.

Is there no Prison Chaplain? How about Prison visitors?

When I was a prison Chaplain I would take communion to whomever requested (usually in the hospital or seg or PC or the digger because most of the time general population could come to Chapel).

I had to fight on some issues: sometimes I won and sometimes I lost. I could never figure out the rationale behind either result!

If there is no Chaplain then maybe appeal to the Dicoesan social justice commission for help.

edited: I just googled the institution and found that you have a monastery of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary nearby ( saintbenedict.com/ ). I wonder if they would help.
 
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