Catholic Charities’ Office of Ministry & Life Enrichment for Persons with Disabilities along with the Diocese of Corpus Christi Office of Multicultural Ministry are working together in promoting throughout our diocese Deaf Awareness Week, September 18 – 24, 2022.
We have several videos and gatherings facilitated by many of our brothers and sisters who are deaf and those who serve in the ministry.
Everyone is invited to learn American Sign Language and have fun playing games with our brothers and sisters who are deaf. Snacks are provided. Event is FREE! December 13, 2022, 7pm – 8:30 pm at St. Joseph Parish (801 S. Reynolds St. Alice, TX 78332)
Click for flyer.
How many deaf and hard of hearing people are there in Texas?
Based on figures from the 2005 National Health Interview Survey and 2005 U.S. Census Bureau population figures for Texas, the total service population in 2005 was estimated to be more than 3.8 million people.
Celebrate Catholic Mass in the Diocese of Corpus Christi with Fr. RJ Regalado with an American Sign Language Interpreter:
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook live
Texas Health and Human Services:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Texas Project First:
Texas Education Agency Resources
United States Census: