SPIRITUAL RESOURCES
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Welcome! As baptized Catholics, all are welcome to share in the liturgical,
spiritual, ministerial, educational and social activities in
parishes throughout our Diocese. With open doors, hearts and
minds, we are extending our journey to better serve you, our
brothers and sisters for we are one family united by Christ.
Here we share resources that are currently
provided within our Diocese. We will update the
information regularly and hope to develop new services for the
future.
Diocesan Luau for People with Disabilities - July 18, 2009 St. Gregory the Great Parish, Williamsville
(Click Here for details and a flyer)
- Faith Sharing Retreat - March 12-14, 2010
- Encounter God and Neighbor through talks, reflections, daily Eucharist, prayer - private and shared, discussion, reconciliation, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, "Happenings", and meals with friends.
(For brochure Click Here) (For application Click Here)
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES
The Diocesan
Council for Persons with Disabilities
is an
advisory council which communicates to the Bishop on issues and
activities related to the spiritual needs of persons with
disabilities and their families throughout the Diocese. Members
of this council are appointed by the Bishop and consist of
persons with disabilities and their advocates. Bishop Head
initiated this council in 1975. For information, contact
The
Diocesan Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
serves as a link to parish programs available for the faith
formation of persons with disabilities. It provides
consultation, support and resources to catechetical leaders (DRES/CRES),
parents and pastors for the inclusion of all people with special
needs into spiritual formation programs. For more
information, contact Sharon Urbaniak at 847-5514 or surbaniak@buffalodiocese.org.
The Diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities advocates for the sacredness of all human life from conception until natural death, and responds to any threats to life. It is their hope to build a “culture of life” that respects and protects all life particularly to the most vulnerable” the unborn, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and the terminally ill. For more information see their Diocesan website at http://www.buffalodiocese.org/prolife/, or contact the Director at 847-2205 pro-life@buffalodiocese,org
Disabilities Action Team established to increase awareness and inclusion of all individuals with disabilities within our Catholic parishes by opening doors to accessibility, opening minds through education and awareness and opening hearts to minister to the needs.
Disability Action Team brochure (click here)
For more information, contact Sharon Urbaniak at 847-5514 or surbaniak@buffalodiocese.org.
NOTE: Buffalo Catholic Deaf Society's home has moved from St. Augustine Church in Depew to Resurrection Church The Mass for the Deaf is now celebrated at: Resurrection Church, 130 Como Park Blvd. (Corner of Como Park and Union), Cheektowaga, NY 14227. The signed Mass will be at 10:30 am each Sunday. Father Conrad and Sister Conchetta invites you to visit and see our new home providing Catholic Deaf services any Sunday. Please spread the word that they have moved. Father Conrad Stachowiak ministers as the Director of Ministry for Persons with Deafness. Mass interpreted in sign language every Sunday at 10:30am, holy day vigils at 7pm. Call the parish for: adult and child sacramental preparation, social events, religious education for children with deafness, sacrament of reconciliation, Marriage, wakes and funerals, home and hospital visitation, sacrament of anointing of the sick.
Vocal phone (716)683-3038
TTY (716) 681-0846
Fax (716) 583-9918
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