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Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities

     The Correctional Services Department (CSD) has arranged persons in custody (PICs) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period.

     The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Woo Ying-ming, the Correctional Services Chaplain, Deacon Edwin Ng and the Chief Superintendent (Stanley Prison) Mr Chan Wai-kin, visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25) to share his faith and blessings with the participating PICs.

     The Most Reverend Michael Yeung also toured the Prison hospital to convey concern and support to patients.

     Furthermore, The Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwong, also visited Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and presided at a Christmas service on December 21 to preach and share his faith with PICs.

     The Most Reverend Dr Kwong was accompanied by the then Acting Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Tang Ping-ming, in touring Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institute to understand the latest development of correctional services and rehabilitation work.

     Through the Correctional Services Chaplain, voluntary chaplains and visitors from religious organisations, a wide range of spiritual and social services are offered to all persons in custody who wish to participate regardless to their religious affiliation. The services include visits, teaching, counselling, religious worship and recreational activities.

Ends/Monday, December 25, 2017
Issued at HKT 15:37

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwong, visited Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and presided at a Christmas service on December 21.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwong, visited Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and presided at a Christmas service on December 21.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25) to share his faith and blessings with the participating PICs.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25) to share his faith and blessings with the participating PICs.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung today (December 25) also toured the Prison hospital to convey concern and support to patients.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged persons in custody (PIC) to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Michael Yeung today (December 25) also toured the Prison hospital to convey concern and support to patients.