Being ‘inclusive’ of those with disabilities means valuing them, pope says December 5, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Making churches accessible and services understandable is important, but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself “inclusive,” Pope Francis said.
Camp GLOW continues summer ministry July 7, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore hosted its annual Camp GLOW (God Loves Our World) gatherings this summer.
Camp GLOW remains an anchor, even online July 31, 2020By Mary K. Tilghman Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News COVID-19 made in-person camp for adults with physical or developmental disabilities, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, too risky, according to Deacon Bill Fleming, its director. An alternative, an online camp, has received an enthusiastic response.
Mount St. Mary’s welcomes professor’s service dog October 4, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Colleges, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News To David Karn’s accounting students at Mount St. Mary’s University, everything seems perfectly normal. Duchess, his service dog, lays tucked behind his desk, unseen – just as she is supposed to be.
Camp GLOW smiles brighten Howard County parishioner’s battle with cancer July 11, 2019By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life, Western Vicariate Even cancer couldn’t keep Jane De Hitta away from her role as a companion at a camp for adults with disabilities.
Faith formation class focuses on children with special needs May 6, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Faith Formation, Feature, Local News, News, Positively Catholic “I just feel like they deserve to have sacraments and a relationship with Jesus like everyone else,” said Michele Poligardo, the CCASTA administrator for religious education. “These students with special needs are encountering Jesus through their teens (mentors) and through the acceptance and love they find in this program, and that’s what religious education should be – a way for our students to encounter a loving, forgiving God.”
Adapting with autism April 3, 2019By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News Nathaniel, now 13, will be confirmed by Bishop Mark E. Brennan April 30, right on schedule with his peers – and in the same month dedicated to National Autism Awareness.
St. Agnes parishioner receives first Communion at Camp GLOW August 9, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “This is a Camp GLOW first,” said Deacon Fleming, who leads the camp. “It is truly a blessing. How appropriate to be with her family and friends to receive this blessed gift.”
Deaf community enjoys Mass with Archbishop Lori and deaf priest June 26, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate “What I cannot say with my hands, allow me to say with my heart,” Archbishop Lori said, as he began his homily, which was interpreted into ASL.
Cathedral parishioner’s post-injury art includes brand launch August 9, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Two years after life-changing accident, Cathedral parishioner continues to add to his art portfolio.
Camp GLOW participants share ‘love of Christ’ July 20, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Video “It’s an opportunity for people with disabilities to be with each other for a week,” Deacon Fleming said. “It’s a respite for families and caregivers.”
‘All made in God’s image’: Frederick L’Arche events bring together those with and without disabilities April 24, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Western Vicariate People with developmental disabilities gather once a month at St. Katharine to enjoy meeting people in the wider community.
