Mission Statement
The Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry seeks to create vibrant parish and community programs where all are truly welcomed and invited to walk with Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. The Office helps provide access to faith through the reception of the Sacraments and participation in parish life. These efforts often bring us into collaborative partnerships so that all people are valued and supported in their home, school, parish, place of employment and communit Read More
Mission Statement
The Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry seeks to create vibrant parish and community programs where all are truly welcomed and invited to walk with Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd. The Office helps provide access to faith through the reception of the Sacraments and participation in parish life. These efforts often bring us into collaborative partnerships so that all people are valued and supported in their home, school, parish, place of employment and community. Programs are offered in multiple languages including American Sign Language, and Spanish. Supports are also available in Braille as well as other formats for those with communication differences.
Who We Serve
Persons who are Deaf and Deaf Blind | Gallaudet University Chaplaincy | St. Francis Deaf Catholic Church | Local ASL-interpreted parishes | Persons who are Low Vision or Blind | Persons with disabilities including physical, developmental, intellectual or sensory disabilities | Families receiving an unexpected prenatal diagnosis of disability or lethal condition | Persons with mental illness | Veterans with service-related disability.
We support ministries in 5 Maryland counties-Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, St.Mary's and Washington D.C.
