Sacred Heart Parish - Notre Dame IN 46556

Founded December 1842
Located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana
Parish Office Phone: 574-631-7511 Fax: 574-631-8080 Email: :sacheart@nd.edu
Parish Center Phone:631-9436 Fax: 631-9687

Social Justice Ministry
 

DISMAS HOUSE

Dismas House is a home for people in transition from prison.  Former prisoners live with Notre Dame/St. Mary’s students.  The purpose is to acclimate former prisoners to life outside prison by providing a home type atmosphere and support in employment in the community.  The director invites anyone to share an evening meal with the residents. 

HOURS:  1-2 hours a week.  It does not have to be on a weekly schedule.

DAYS:  As scheduled with the director of Dismas House, usually on Wed. evening from 6:15 p.m. to ?

TRAINING: On the job.

YOU CAN LEND A HELPING HAND BY:

  1. Donating funds to support maintenance of the household.
  2. Prepare meals on site or at home, each person or family preparing one part of the meal
  3. Donate items on wish list, i.e. household and hygiene items.

 

Contact:         Vittoria Bosco - 288-5200 or nonnibosco@yahoo.com

 

11/2008