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Catholic News - Since 1935 » Catholic deaf group celebrates
The Singapore Catholic Deaf Community (SCDC) – Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) group (photo) celebrated International Day for the Deaf on Oct 1 by setting up a booth outside the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church hall to sell handicrafts made by members, and by performing “The Lord’s Prayer”. The event raised funds for the deaf community and built awareness among IHM parishioners.
SCDC was first established in 1978 by the late Canossian Sister Helen Fernandez and Sister Angela Garavaglia, now based in Rome. In 1985, SCDC merged with another group for the deaf started with hearing-impaired leaders Charles Chang, Patrick Anthony and Franciscan Brother Rowland Yeo.
The group is located at the Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre along Highland Road. It has more than 80 members and 15 hearing volunteers who conduct and participate in retreats, talks, sign language classes, Bible classes, and RCIA for non-Catholics. Members gather every Sunday at 11.00am at IHM Church to celebrate the Eucharist with parishioners.
Anyone who is interested to volunteer in the community or any deaf person who is interested to participate in SCDC weekly activities, please email scdeafc@yahoo.com.sg
The Singapore Catholic Deaf Community (SCDC) – Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) group (photo) celebrated International Day for the Deaf on Oct 1 by setting up a booth outside the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church hall to sell handicrafts made by members, and by performing “The Lord’s Prayer”. The event raised funds for the deaf community and built awareness among IHM parishioners.
SCDC was first established in 1978 by the late Canossian Sister Helen Fernandez and Sister Angela Garavaglia, now based in Rome. In 1985, SCDC merged with another group for the deaf started with hearing-impaired leaders Charles Chang, Patrick Anthony and Franciscan Brother Rowland Yeo.
The group is located at the Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre along Highland Road. It has more than 80 members and 15 hearing volunteers who conduct and participate in retreats, talks, sign language classes, Bible classes, and RCIA for non-Catholics. Members gather every Sunday at 11.00am at IHM Church to celebrate the Eucharist with parishioners.
Anyone who is interested to volunteer in the community or any deaf person who is interested to participate in SCDC weekly activities, please email scdeafc@yahoo.com.sg