Persons With Disabilities
The mission of the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities is to help each parish keep all parishioners actively involved in parish life regardless of type, severity or age of onset of a disability.
Programs offered
Holy Family Camp
Wichita Saints Special Olympics and Young Athletes
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Blind or Visually Impaired
Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Mental Health Support Group - St. Francis of Assisi
Holy Family Special Needs Foundation
Holy Family Camp is a week-long spiritual experience held each summer for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ages 3 to 7:
Young athletes can participate in the Special Olympics Young Athletes program.
Ages 8 years and up:
The Ministry with Persons with Disabilities has a Special Olympics team called the Wichita Saints. Any person with an intellectual disability who is eight years of age or older may join.
Totus Tuus for Children with Special Needs
Each summer, a session of Totus Tuus for children with special needs is offered at the Spiritual Life Center. This program is designed for children ages 6-13 with moderate to severe special needs. Cost is $50 per child.
Advent and Lenten Retreats
Each year during Advent and Lent, the Ministry offers a half-day retreat for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 14 and up. These retreats take place in the Wichita area and in Southeast Kansas.
The Catholic Advance is available using the KU Audio-Reader Network. Anyone who is blind, visually impaired or has a print disability (dyslexia, non-reader) may access this service. In order to access the service, an application will need to be completed. For more information, contact us below.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, interpreted Masses are not currently offered. We hope they will be available soon.
Assistive listening devices for those who have hearing impairments are available in many parishes. Ask an usher at Mass to assist you.
Contact your pastor if sign language interpretation is needed for funeral Masses, rosaries, weddings or other special liturgies.
We also offer a monthly newsletter, Ephphatha, for the deaf/hearing impaired community. The three most recent issues can be found in PDF form below, under "Resources," or contact us to begin receiving the current editions via mail or email.
Mental Health Support Group - St. Francis of Assisi
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Nurse Ministry has a group for those that struggle with mental health issues and also for those close to them. All are welcome to join. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm in Stewardship Hall.No registration required. Feel free to attend one or all of the gatherings. This is a safe place to come learn and share. Address is 861 N. Socora, Wichita, 67212. Call Lawrence Schuckman for more information (316-259-8210).
The Mission of the Holy Family Special Needs Foundation is to foster the human, intellectual and spiritual growth of individuals with disabilities through education, activities and services which help them to be active disciples of Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Wichita.
Sunday
May 01
Tuesday
May 03
Thursday
May 05
Nourish House Calls
Friday
May 06
Sunday
May 08
Tuesday
May 10
Wednesday
May 11
Mental Health Support Group
No registration is required. Feel free to attend one or all of the gatherings. This is a safe place to come learn and share.
For more information, call Lawrence Schuckman at 316-259-8210.
Thursday
May 12
Sunday
May 15
Tuesday
May 17
Thursday
May 19
Friday
May 20
Sunday
May 22
Tuesday
May 24
Thursday
May 26
Sunday
May 29
Interpreted Mass
Tuesday
May 31
Thursday
Jun 02
Friday
Jun 03
Sunday
Jun 05
Monday
Jun 06
Tuesday
Jun 07
Holy Family Camp
Wednesday
Jun 08
Holy Family Camp
Mental Health Support Group
No registration is required. Feel free to attend one or all of the gatherings. This is a safe place to come learn and share.
For more information, call Lawrence Schuckman at 316-259-8210.
Thursday
Jun 09
Holy Family Camp
Friday
Jun 10
Sunday
Jun 12
Tuesday
Jun 14
Thursday
Jun 16
Friday
Jun 17
Sunday
Jun 19
Tuesday
Jun 21
Thursday
Jun 23
Sunday
Jun 26
Tuesday
Jun 28
Contact Us
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-3900