The Correctional Services Department announced that it made arrangements for people in custody to attend Christmas activities during the festive period.

Hong Kong Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow visited Stanley Prison and presided at a Christmas mass today to share his faith and Christmas blessings with participating inmates. He also went to the prison hospital there to convey his sympathy and support to the patients.

Earlier on December 22, Hong Kong Archbishop Andrew Chan presided at a Christmas service in Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution to preach and share religious messages with inmates 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 in custody who wish to participate regardless of their religious affiliation, the department said.

The services include visits, teaching, counselling, religious worship and recreational activities, it added.