Summary
Organization name
ADW - Pope Francis Center - St. Francis of Assisi Deaf Catholic Church
Address
7202 Buchanan StLandover Hills, MD 20784
Since its inception, the Archdiocese of Washington has taken to heart the statement issued by the American Catholic Bishop’s Pastoral of 1978 by providing services to Deaf and hard of hearing Catholics and their families. The Center for Deaf Ministries strives to preserve Deaf Catholic Culture while celebrating the Deaf Person in the Life of the Church.
All events at the Pope Francis Center - Deaf Ministry are offered in Sign Language. Gallaudet University has been served by the Archdiocese of Washington for more than 50 years. Gallaudet is the only liberal arts college for the Deaf in the world and as such is the seed bed for future Deaf Catholic leaders. Some examples of Deaf Ministry Programs currently running are:
| Sunday Signed Masses | Retreats |
| Interpreted Liturgies across the Archdiocese | Social Activities/Special Events |
| Children’s Religious Education Program in ASL | Pilgrimages for the Deaf |
| Penance Services | Deaf Third Order Franciscan Fraternity |
| Lenten and Advent Services in ASL | ICDA Chapter #29 (International Catholic Deaf Association) |
| R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) in ASL | Sign Language Interpreter Training/Workshop |
| Adult Faith Formation in ASL | Request for ASL interpreter in Liturgies/Catholic events |
| Sacramental Preparations in ASL | Deaf/Blind Interpreting Services |
| Baptisms | Trilingual Interpreting Services |
| Marriage Prep | Interpreting Weddings, Wakes, and Funerals by request |
| Pastoral Counseling | |
| Training Programs for Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Catechists | |
| Ministry to the Office of Campus Ministry of Gallaudet University |
Organization name
ADW - Pope Francis Center - St. Francis of Assisi Deaf Catholic Church
Address
7202 Buchanan St