The best they can be | Stephen Lape | TED Goes to Prison at Coxsackie Correctional Facility 2022

When Deacon Lape accepted the offer to become a prison chaplain at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, he had no idea that besides the Catholics, he'd be in charge of the Santerias, Rastafarians, Wiccans, and Buddhists. He had a lot to learn...and quickly! Stephen Lape is a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church, ordained in May 2011. He has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His primary clinical focus was in Substance Use Disorders. Besides ministry and work, he enjoys reading, gardening, outside activities, and time with his family.