Caritas Deaf Service 50th Anniversary Celebration
Deaf people have been coming to signed and interpreted Masses on the Cathedral complex since before the second World War, probably longer. In 1976 the ministry with the Deaf Community officially became part of the Diocese.
In 1976 we were called Ephphatha and led by Fr Peter Sharp. Over the years we have been Social and Pastoral Action, Westminster Diocese Deaf Service and now Caritas Deaf Service and the leadership over the years has changed too, but our mission has remained the same to serve the Deaf Community and raise the awareness of the skills and talents that Deaf people have to share with the wider Catholic Community.
Come and join us for our celebration Mass in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday 26th September at 2p.m. celebrated by Bishop Paul McAleenan. Bishop Paul will also be joined by many of our priests with signing skills for a Mass in Word and Sign.
