National Catholic Office for the Deaf

12/26/2025

Some of our members have been fortunate to go to Rome this year and walk through the Holy Doors in Rome. They are closing now.

12/26/2025

Closing of the first Holy Door in Rome. They will be open again in 2033.

The closing of the Holy Door at St Mary Major took place on Christmas Day, with the Cardinal Archpriest of the papal basilica inviting the faithful to ...

12/24/2025

May the Light of Christ, born in a stable on this most holy night, enter our hearts as we welcome the Prince of Peace. May we all strive to be instruments of His peace, sharing His love throughout our lives.

Come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

11/29/2025

There is still time to register! For more information about Pastoral Week, and links to register and reserve hotel rooms, go to www.ncod.org/page-18106

11/21/2025

Father Christopher Klusman discusses the Emmaus 90 program hosted by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2026 from New Year's through Easter. It is a weekly online program with ASL interpreters embedded in the presentations! Here's the link for online registration: https://archmil.regfox.com/emmaus-90-2026

If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Klusman at [email protected]

11/15/2025

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God willing, we will be adding another Deaf priest in the United States next year! Erik Pintar, who was ordained a Deacon for the Diocese of Pittsburgh this year, will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Here are two photos from his diaconate ordination Mass, as well as the "save the date" for his ordination Mass.

The link is his first homily in ASL after his ordination.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiEKNTcv3u8

Let us pray for Deacon Erik's continued formation as he prepares for ordination next year - and let's also pray for additional vocations to the Holy Priesthood amongst our Deaf community! St. Francis de Sales, pray for us!

10/26/2025

Another story on EWTN about Father Michael Depcik's ministry. Let us continue to pray for more Deaf vocations and more access for the Deaf and Hard of hearing in the US.

Colm Flynn spotlights efforts to make the Mass and sacraments more accessible for Catholics who are deaf - including an interview with Fr. Michael Depcik, on...

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

The conference schedule has been uploaded to the Pastoral Week website. See comments for a link.

10/16/2025

Father Mike Depcik, OSFS talks about his recent trip to Portland, OR and encourages pastoral workers to attend Pastoral Week in Portland January 22-25, 2026 at the Embassy Suites Portland Tigard. Go to www.ncod.org/page-18106 for more information and to register! Early bird registration ends October 31!

09/11/2025

Episcopal ordination Mass for Bishop Chau. Ad multos annos!! The video is captioned if you watch it in You Tube

Join us for the solemn and historic celebration of the Episcopal Ordination of The Most Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau, D.D., at the Cathedral Basilica of the ...

09/11/2025

Beautiful remarks by Bishop Chau at his ordination Mass. He first speaks in English, then Signs to the Deaf community, then speaks Spanish.

NCOD congratulates Bishop Chau on his ordination and stands ready to assist him where we can to help him take care of his flock!!