Since 2009, Kolbe Prison Ministries has been working with those incarcerated in Texas (and beyond) to help them heal and grow in their faith. It is the mission of Kolbe Prison Ministries (KPM) to share the agape love of Jesus Christ with those in prison and to teach the fullness of the truth of the Catholic Church. This ministry was started by a group of men based in Fredericksburg, Texas.


In 2017, Kolbe Prison Ministries formed a separate core team in the San Antonio Archdiocese. This Core schedules and administers key aspects of the retreats and follow-up services to the incarcerated within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Kolbe Prison Ministries SA

P.O. Box 700802

San Antonio, TX 78270


(210) 500-4235

Gerald Gaenslen

Gerald Gaenslen has served as CEO and President of Kolbe Prison Ministries while being a member of the KPM board since 2012. The ministry has a group of men & women who visit prisons and who dedicate their time organizing retreats, bringing the sacraments and providing formation. The volunteers say they have found the Holy Spirit most present in prison. They witnessed deep conversions and reconciliations that seemed impossible. The impetus to get involved in prison ministry was based on Jesus' call in Matthew 25, 36 and 40, where he said, "I was in prison, and you visited me" and "...I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."


We take Jesus at his word and act accordingly. KPM's mission statement which is to share the agape love of Jesus Christ with the incarcerated and the truth of the Catholic Church. Our volunteers lead 3-day retreats that include fellowship, prayer (including the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy), adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, inspirational talks and testimonies (some of which are from inmates), sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, and good food.

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