Disabilities

The Office provides general disability services:

• Work with parishes and schools to remove architectural and program barriers when feasible.

• Train and prepare staffs to assess, plan, implement and provide services at the parish level.

• Provide opportunities for specialized retrests, religious education classes and sacramental preparation for persons with special needs.

• Maintain a libray of resource material.

Deaf Services

The Offices provides various services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

• Interpreted Masses
• Religious education classes
• Retreats and sacramental preparation

Faith & Light

Faith & Light provides support for persons with cognitive disabilities, their families and friends who gather regularly as local faith communities. For more information, contact: Delia Gonzales

St. Gerald of Aurillac

Suffered from several illnesses in his youth, and eventually went blind. Count of Aurillac who, upon his ascension to the position, gave away his possessions and dedicated himself to God and service. Though he never joined an order or house, he lived in chastity, and recited the Divine Office each day. He is the patron saint of the disabled and physically challenged people.