Deaf Ministry

“Let us always meet each other with [a] smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”

Mother Teresa

The Deaf Ministry for the Archdiocese of Baltimore serves Catholics who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals/families and hearing families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. The Deaf Ministry offers opportunities for mass, sacraments, prayer, and Community. We are available to parishes, their ministers, catechists, educators and parishioners working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing members.

Who we serve:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults in our Archdiocese
The families of these individuals
Parishes and church leadership
Educators

What we provide:
Mass and confession in American Sign Language (ASL)
Community and fellowship groups
ASL Interpreted mass throughout the Archdiocese
Training for religious interpreters