Catholic Review
Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, News, Vatican, World News
Sharing the pilgrimage experience with people with disabilities is a testament to the Catholic Church’s ability to accompany all of its members and to proclaim the Gospel by caring for others, Pope Francis said.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.”
