Catholic Charities Disability Service and Ministries

NAfIM Fortieth Anniversary Conference

National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry 1968-2008

Winds of Change Spirit of Inclusion

September 4, 5 and 6, 2008

Saw Mill Creek Resort

Huron, Ohio

Hosted by NAfIM Members, Diocese of Cleveland and Diocese of Toledo
Coordinators: Ray Daull, Marsha Rivas, Kitty Kruse and Rev. Joseph McNulty

Click here to go to the NAfIM website

Click on Events then NAfIM Conference

Click here for a Conference brochure and registration information

In 2006, Disability Services and Ministries conducted a survey of the 231 parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland. We received many requests for information on parish ministries to persons with disabilities. Click here to see the results.

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ICDA-US Conference - July 2009

The International Catholic Deaf Association (ICDA)

Chapter #18 - Cleveland Catholic Deaf Center

will host the ICDA-US Conference

July 17 to July 21, 2009 at Renaissance Hotel, downtown Cleveland

There will be five workshops, Daily Masses, Nautica Cruise trip,

Lolley the Trolley trip and a banquet

Workshop presenters will be: Fr Tom Coughlin - deaf priest; Deacon Patrick Graybill- deaf deacon; Kate Slosar - deaf PW; NCOD presenter (TBA); Sr Rita Wiggentin - a Sister who works in Deaf community and is fluent in ASL language

The theme is "Changes, Challenges, Opportunities; Trust, Faith and Hope. "

Interpreters will be provided.

Click here for the Conference registration form

For more information email ICDAUS2009CLEV@AOL.COM

or visit the website at www.ICDA-US.org

Catholic Charities Disability Services and Ministries offer people with disabilities throughout the Diocese of Cleveland opportunities and resources to live life to their potential and to participate fully in Church and society.

Catholic Charities Disability Services is part of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services an integrated system of services and ministries. Catholic Charities Health and Human Services continues the mission of Jesus by providing vision and leadership for those who respond to the health and human needs and social concerns for the people of the Diocese of Cleveland.

When persons with disabilities and their families enter the world of Catholic Charities Disability Services, they also enter the larger world of the Catholic Charities system linking them to more than 100 other services in the Catholic Charities system throughout the eight-counties of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.


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Welcome to Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries For information on our services and ministries, Click Here NEWS... Congratulations to Fr. Joe McNulty on winning the 2008 Henri J. Nouwen Award!!! Click here for more information March 2008 Newsletter *Summer Camp* For information on all of the camping programs offered by Catholic Charities go to www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/camping Camp has started but there are still openings! Register Now for CYO Day Camps and Camp Happiness for children with disabilities Register Or email Marilyn at mjscott@clevelandcatholiccharities.org to have a registration packet mailed to you *Please note* Augustine Rainbow Camp will be from June 30 to August 1, 2008 NAfIM Fortieth Anniversary Conference National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry 1968-2008 Winds of Change Spirit of Inclusion September 4, 5 and 6, 2008 Saw Mill Creek Resort Huron, Ohio Hosted by NAfIM Members, Diocese of Cleveland and Diocese of Toledo Coordinators: Ray Daull, Marsha Rivas, Kitty Kruse and Rev. Joseph McNulty Click here to go to the NAfIM website Click on Events then NAfIM Conference Click here for a Conference brochure and registration information Monthly Dance Information Click here for the 2008 Dance Schedule Dances in Lorain Catholic Charities Family Center of Lorain 203 W. 8th St., Lorain, OH 44052 (440) 244-9915 ext. 11 jegepperth@clevelandcatholiccharities.org Additional News and Information Click Here for news on opportunities in our Diocese and community activities from here and around the state. We frequently receive announcements on opportunities that persons with disabilities and their families can enjoy. To get you the word as quickly as possible, we've created a page with the most up to date information that we have! Survey of Parishes In 2006, Disability Services and Ministries conducted a survey of the 231 parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland. We received many requests for information on parish ministries to persons with disabilities. Click here to see the results. Catholic Teachings on Disabilities and Pastoral Suggestions Click here to go to the Catholic Disability Teachings website, created to assist persons with disabilities to be further integrated into the Church. *SAVE THE DATE* ICDA-US Conference - July 2009 The International Catholic Deaf Association (ICDA) Chapter #18 - Cleveland Catholic Deaf Center will host the ICDA-US Conference July 17 to July 21, 2009 at Renaissance Hotel, downtown Cleveland There will be five workshops, Daily Masses, Nautica Cruise trip, Lolley the Trolley trip and a banquet Workshop presenters will be: Fr Tom Coughlin - deaf priest; Deacon Patrick Graybill- deaf deacon; Kate Slosar - deaf PW; NCOD presenter (TBA); Sr Rita Wiggentin - a Sister who works in Deaf community and is fluent in ASL language The theme is "Changes, Challenges, Opportunities; Trust, Faith and Hope. " Interpreters will be provided. Click here for the Conference registration form For more information email ICDAUS2009CLEV@AOL.COM or visit the website at www.ICDA-US.org About Catholic Charities Disability Services & Ministries Catholic Charities Disability Services and Ministries offer people with disabilities throughout the Diocese of Cleveland opportunities and resources to live life to their potential and to participate fully in Church and society. Catholic Charities Disability Services is part of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services an integrated system of services and ministries. Catholic Charities Health and Human Services continues the mission of Jesus by providing vision and leadership for those who respond to the health and human needs and social concerns for the people of the Diocese of Cleveland. When persons with disabilities and their families enter the world of Catholic Charities Disability Services, they also enter the larger world of the Catholic Charities system linking them to more than 100 other services in the Catholic Charities system throughout the eight-counties of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. For Information call: 216-334-2963 or email us at mjscott@clevelandcatholiccharities.org - Back to Top - Last Update to the website was January 7, 2008