by Ashley Everett | Apr 20, 2023 | Deaf & Disability Ministries
We are excited to bring back Thompson’s Table! Please join us for this FREE event full of FUN, FOOD, and FELLOWSHIP. All are welcome, especially those learning Sign Language. This dinner is named for Bill Thompson, who was very active in the Catholic Charities... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Oct 10, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
We just completed National Suicide Prevention Month (September) but the need for mental health awareness continues year-round. Suicide is a traumatic end to a mental health struggle, and Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph seeks to provide tools and support... by Austin Fitzgerald | Sep 30, 2022 | Current Newsletter, Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
Recently, our department hired Marie Justin as the Parish Mental Health Ministry Coordinator, a position funded by a grant from the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. She has been with us for a little over a month, and, already, we have greatly... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
On October 12th, our department partnered with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to present a luncheon with Deacon Ed Shoener of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers. The focus of the gathering was on the development of parish mental health... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Sep 16, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Stories, Uncategorized
About a year ago, our department hosted an online screening of the film None of Us Want to Stand Still about better health care for adults with developmental disabilities. After we viewed the film, we had a group discussion, and many of the individuals present... 
by Juliet Mattingly | Sep 15, 2022 | Deaf & Disability Ministries, Feature, New Post, Uncategorized
Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph is excited to share our beginner ASL class. Starting on October 10th, we will offer an ASL class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at St. Peter’s Parish. These classes will help you learn...