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Disabilities Ministry

Radio Interview: Xavier Society for the Blind

January 15, 2024
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview

Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Malachy Fallon, executive director of the Xavier Society for the Blind, about the Mass propers and other books and resources the society provides – all free of charge – to its patrons.

Pope: Pilgrimages are ‘balm on the wounds’ of people with disabilities

December 14, 2023
By Justin McLellan
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.

Being ‘inclusive’ of those with disabilities means valuing them, pope says

December 5, 2022
By 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, 2022
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2019
By 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, 2019
By 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, 2019
By 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, 2019
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2018
By 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, 2017
By 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.

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