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.
Blind Mount Carmel student overcomes big challenges June 7, 2012By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Sports “I feel like I have to overcompensate by being the best I can in anything and everything I try,” said Dulany, his hand thumping a table for emphasis during an interview at his high school. “If I had a nickel for every time I was frustrated, I’d be rich. I didn’t give up. I never give up.”
Bishop Malooly confirms nine deaf teens May 22, 2008By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Without uttering a word, nine teens from Central Maryland conveyed their love for their church using signs and gestures during a first-ever archdiocesan confirmation liturgy for the deaf community May 13.
Family ties bring about housing complex for deaf seniors September 20, 1998By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Deaf Ministry, Disabilities Ministry, Local News, News Ground was broken this summer in Baltimore County for the nation’s first elderly housing complex dedicated exclusively to the needs of deaf and hearing-impaired seniors.
