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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.

Holy Family Special Needs Foundation

The HFSNF provides inclusion grants to the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wichita to better serve students with disabilities.
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Holy Family Camp

A summer camp experience designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 14 years old or older can experience traditional summer camp activities alongside their peers.

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Wichita Saints

Special Olympics

The Ministry with Persons with Disabilities has a Special Olympics Team called the Wichita Saints. Our team has the benefit of praying together and being part of a Catholic community within a social setting.

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Programs offered

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Blind or Visually Impaired

Deaf or Hearing Impaired

Mental Health Support Group – St. Francis of Assisi

Totus Tuus for Children with Special Needs
Each summer, a session of Totus Tuus for children with special needs is offered. 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.

In-Person and Live-streamed Mass with Sign Language Interpretation is offered at the 9 am Sunday Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Andover. You can reach the 9 o’clock Mass by going to www.svdpks.org and selecting Live stream. You can select either Facebook or Youtube!

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
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mental Health Ministry has a support group for those who struggle with mental health issues and also for those close to them. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. No registration 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 or Frances at 316-655-1311.

Friday
Mar 01

Catholic Advance Audio Available

The Catholic Advance is available through the KU Audio Reader System. Anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or has a print disability (dyslexia, nonreader) may access this service. For information, call Myra Jacobs at 316-269-3900.
Saturday
Mar 02

Lenten Retreat: Wichita

9:00am – 12:00pm
Address
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N Stratford Ln, Wichita, KS 67206, USA
Sunday
Mar 03

Interpreted Mass

9:00am – 10:00am
Address
St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA

Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities, Their Families and Caregivers

11:30am – 1:30pm
Address
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N Socora St, Wichita, KS 67212, USA
Tuesday
Mar 05

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Thursday
Mar 07

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Saturday
Mar 09

Lenten Retreat: Southeast Kansas: Pittsburg

1:00pm – 4:00pm
Address
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 109 E 9th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
Sunday
Mar 10

Interpreted Mass

9:00am – 10:00am
Address
St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA
Tuesday
Mar 12

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Wednesday
Mar 13

Mental Health Support Group

7:00pm – 8:30pm
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mental Health Ministry hosts a support group for those who struggle with mental health issues and for those close to them. They are held at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish St. Bonaventure Hall.
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
Mar 14

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Friday
Mar 15

Catholic Advance Audio Available

The Catholic Advance is available through the KU Audio Reader System. Anyone who is blind, visually impaired, or has a print disability (dyslexia, nonreader) may access this service. For information, call Myra Jacobs at 316-269-3900.
Sunday
Mar 17

Interpreted Mass

9:00am – 10:00am
Address
St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA
Tuesday
Mar 19

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Wednesday
Mar 20

Young Athletes

6:00pm – 6:45pm
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Parish Church, 132 S Millwood Ave, Wichita, KS 67213, USA
Thursday
Mar 21

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Sunday
Mar 24

Interpreted Mass

9:00am – 10:00am
Address
St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA
Tuesday
Mar 26

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Wednesday
Mar 27

Young Athletes

6:00pm – 6:45pm
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Parish Church, 132 S Millwood Ave, Wichita, KS 67213, USA
Thursday
Mar 28

Nourish House Calls

10:00am – 11:00am
Nourish for Caregivers of Wichita is offering “House Calls”. To join in on these supportive Zoom meetings, call Rayna Neises at 620-921-0083.
Sunday
Mar 31

Interpreted Mass

9:00am – 10:00am
Address
St Vincent de Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA

Signed Mass

12:30pm – 2:30pm
Join us for Signed Confessions (12:30-1:00 pm), Signed Mass (12:00), and a social gathering at the Spiritual Life Center!
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

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Resources

Retreats

Ephphatha

November2023Ephphatha.pdf
October2023Ephphatha.pdf
September2023Ephphatha.pdf

Holy Family Special Needs Foundation

History of Foundation – Updated 2023.pdf
Holy Family Special Needs Foundation Overview.pdf
Memorial Wall.pdf

Resources

Inclusion Resources Video Library Flyer UPDATED logo.pdf
MPD Brochure – 2023.pdf
Quick Reference Guide on Disability Services.pdf

Contact Us

Ministry with Persons with Disabilities

Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-3900