Press Release

Persons in custody participate in Christmas activities

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

The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Stephen Chow, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner (Operations and Strategic Development) of Correctional Services, Mr Ng Chiu-kok; the Correctional Services Chaplain, Deacon Edwin Ng; and Chief Superintendent, Mr Hang Yun-cheung, visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25) to share his faith and Christmas blessings with participating PICs. He also went to the prison hospital to convey his sympathy and support to the patients.

Furthermore, the Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Andrew Chan, presided at a Christmas service in Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution on December 22 to preach and share religious messages with PICs and show his love and care to them.

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

The Correctional Services Department has arranged for persons in custody to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Stephen Chow, visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas Mass today (December 25).

The Correctional Services Department has arranged for persons in custody to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Stephen Chow (second right), accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner (Operations and Strategic Development) of Correctional Services, Mr Ng Chiu-kok (fourth right), visited the hospital in Stanley Prison to convey his sympathy and support to the sick persons in custody today (December 25).

The Correctional Services Department has arranged for persons in custody to attend activities during the Christmas festive period. The Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Reverend Andrew Chan, visited Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution and presided at a Christmas service on December 22.

Ends/Sunday, December 25, 2022
Issued at HKT 13:40