Working with Deaf, Deafblind (if sufficient person power available) and Hard of Hearing people of all ages, to facilitate and enable them to participate fully in the life of the Church Community, each sharing their own gifts.
We can offer 3 -plus one- weekly Sunday Masses, either Signed by a Priest or communicated by a qualified CSW (Communication Support Worker).
Signed Masses:
📅 1st Sunday of the Month, 4.30pm
📍Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, Victoria SW1P 1QH (BEHIND Westminster Cathedral)
Mass is in BSL and in spoken English, with an opportunity for confession before Mass begins. Courtesy of Caritas Deaf Service (Westminster).
📅 2nd Sunday of the Month, 10.30am
📍 Sts Mary and Michael, Commercial Rd, Stepney, London E1 0AA
Mass in Word and Sign. Courtesy of Caritas Deaf Service (Westminster).
Annual Catholic Deaf Association Walsingham Pilgrimage
📅 3rd Sunday of May, All day
📍Walsingham RC Shrine, Norfolk NR22
Upon arrival, in the village of Walsingham, at 12noon we will meet pilgrims from other Diocese (in the village parish church of the Annunciation NR22 6DB) to walk the final mile to the Shrine.
Please note: There is no signed or communicated Mass in August
We also aim to provide Sign Language communication at Baptisms, First Holy Communion, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals, when any D/deaf person is present. Also, we will give communication support for preparation sessions for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. To ensure assistance, the best way forward is to text 07753 144 273.
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