Deaf + Disabilities
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We believe every person is a valued member of our community. We work alongside individuals, families, and parishes to help create welcoming faith communities where everyone can participate, connect, and grow in their faith.
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Deaf Ministries
Deaf Ministries works alongside Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, families, and parishes to support full participation in the life of the Church. We help create spaces where everyone can grow in faith, build relationships, and experience a true sense of belonging.
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Mental Health Resources
Everyone faces challenges at different times in life. Whether you're living with a mental health condition, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a caring community, you don't have to walk this journey alone.
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Eye Missions
Clear vision can make a big difference. We're excited to offer free vision screenings and eyeglasses to people in our community. These missions help remove barriers to clear sight so children and adults can feel more confident at school, at work, and in everyday life.
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Blog
Suicide an Uncomfortable Conversation Made Comfortable
I first met the Very Rev. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, at a Catholic Writers Conference in 2018. He was promoting his book After Suicide. This was a timely encounter, as I had two acquaintances who were struggling after recently losing family members to suicide. God will often place opportunities in our hands to help those […]
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Care for Care Givers
Giving care for loved ones can be hard work, lonely work but also rewarding work. Praise to the care givers out there, who often go unnoticed. Care giving to loved ones can be urgent with a steep learning curve or a gradual increase in care that is needed. Think of the difference of diving into a pool and sitting on the side of the pool and gradually […]
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Independence
As a nation, we recently celebrated our Independence Day. For an amazing 250 years, we have preserved our freedom and the God-given rights on which our country was founded. Throughout our history, we have fought to protect that independence. On a personal level, however, independence means something different for each of us. What independence looks […]
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Intentions 2026
Happy New Year Are you one of the millions who begin the new year with excitement and hope that this will be the year your resolution finally sticks? Resolutions have long been a symbol of new beginnings- this year I’m finally going to do this and avoid that. I honestly believe I’ve made resolutions that lasted through the year, […]
The sacraments are an important part of faith and community. This guide from the USCCB offers practical guidance for creating welcoming experiences that support the full participation of people with disabilities