Paul Broadbent

Paul is currently employed by the Ministry of Justice as RC Prison Chaplain at a highly rated Cat D prison (HMP Thorn Cross) based in Cheshire (UK). The spiritual and pastoral work involves counselling and pro-active work to support, care for and, encourage inmates through personal and family crises, which may affect their performance and progress at the prison.

Until its closure due to Govt public sector cuts, and return to the Duchy of Lancaster, Paul was the last RC Chaplain at HMP Lancaster Castle. He worked there together with his wife Wanda and two other colleagues and did similar work to that currently being performed, but then in Cat C closed conditions.

Paul previously worked as News and Programme Producer at Lakeland Radio which is based in Kendal and serves the South Lake District area, and in 2008 Paul devised, styled and set up the “not for profit” community radio station INDIGO 106.6fm creating its format, branding and delivery from project level to its trusted community status. The small station was based in Kirkby Lonsdale and was twice nominated on a regional basis for its excellence and commitment to serving the welfare of its community. He now produces two popular online radio stations, Bass Rock Radio UK and, GoLakes Radio.

Paul has previously worked as a Senior Law Lecturer for 10 years at Manchester Met University, a Home Office Researcher on the West Yorkshire Burglary Reduction Programme.

He has now published several books on Amazon and Kindle; He has published several books on Amazon and Kindle;

St Paul: Life in the Spirit…a yearbook for everyday saints”…daily reflections

Within are passages from the letters of St Paul with space for personal reflection and new commitments. The book is written with reflections to accompany you through the course of a year, and words from St Paul to inspire you for a lifetime.

Since then he has published the following:

St Paul: The Prison Lessons…lessons learned from 10 years of Prison Chaplaincy

St Paul: The Greatest Songbook…10 songs…10 passages…10 lessons for life

St Paul: Reflections on the Stations of the Cross

Reflections on the Stations of the Cross with St Paul: "Inside Thoughts" from a Prison Community

Rattle that Lock…Break those Chains…a self-review book for prisoners and others in addiction.

St Paul:The Spirit and...Cancer. A guide for the journey.

St Paul: The Passion and Lent in "Lockdown"

He has a busy personal life which includes an active interest in cycling, swimming, coastal walking and, for his past sins, supporting Bolton Wanderers. He is actively involved in the local community.