
Deaf Eucharistic Congress Attendees: ‘The Deaf Lack What Many Catholics Take for Granted’
The congress began with a tour of the shrine where multiple ASL guides led tours around the basilica grounds for the 230 attendees.
The congress began with a tour of the shrine where multiple ASL guides led tours around the basilica grounds for the 230 attendees.
According to Father Depcik, surveys have found that 96% of Deaf people do not attend church as there are limited services available in American Sign Language (ASL).
While the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indiana had ASL interpreters, Father Depcik wanted to focus on the Deaf community by holding this congress.
The location for the major Catholic event has not yet been shared.
During the interview, Bishop Cantú shared a personal reflection of his experience of Jesus in the Eucharist based on his 30 years as a priest and 16 as a bishop.
The mission and work of Mother Teresa can be seen in her profound Eucharistic life.
COMMENTARY: The Eucharist is Christ’s great living war memorial, which each day actualizes his victory and brings us to share his triumph.
COMMENTARY: How we can live out this extraordinary occasion every day of our lives.
The Lord was not shy with his graces that special week.
Religious and clergy were well-represented at the congress, with more than 1,170 priests, 1,200 religious brothers and sisters, 610 seminarians and 200 bishops.
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