Ministry for Persons with Vision Loss and Blindness
The ministry for Persons with vision loss/blindness offers spiritual support and resources to assist in worship and religious formation. Services offered include a quarterly newsletter, available in various forms, and telephone outreach ministry. We also offer ADA consultations, as well as assistance in acquiring braille, large print, and audio resources.
We also offer:
*Annual Retreats and Days of Reflection.
*Training in Ministerial Roles in the Church.
*Religious Education/Liturgical materials offered in Braille, large print, audio.
*Tactile tours of St. Paul Cathedral Parish ...
Seeing Through God's Eyes
This awareness book tells the story of two young children who are blind. The children share with the reader their experiences of encountering the world in this special way. Along with seeing them in everyday activities, the reader will learn of their great love of their Faith and how they grow in learning about Jesus.
This book is available in braille and print. Contact the Department for Persons with Disabilities.
Tours of Saint Paul Cathedral
We are excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for Persons with vision loss/blindness. St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland offers “A Pilgrimage Tour for Visitors with Vision Loss/Blindness.”
The tour has been specifically designed to allow the symbols of our Faith that are so prominent in the Cathedral to be experienced through touch. A description of the windows that depict the history of salvation is available for braille readers. If you would like to schedule a tour please call the St. Paul Cathedral rectory at 412-621-4951.
Xavier Society for the Blind
Xavier Society for the Blind is a national non-profit organization founded in 1900 by a Jesuit priest. Its mission of helping to make God’s Word accessible is inspired by Christ’s ministry on earth, “that those without sight may see.” Xavier provides religious and inspirational materials in braille, large print, and audio.
Persons who are blind, deafblind, those experiencing vision loss, and those who cannot read standard print materials are eligible. Individuals must contact Xavier directly. For more information and an application contact Xavier directly at 154 East 23rd Street, NY, NY 10010, telephone (212) 473-7800, or by viewing their website here.