National Chaplaincy for Deaf People
The National Chaplaincy for Deaf People has been providing pastoral care to the Deaf community for over 150 years. Our mission is to offer spiritual and pastoral support that is accessible and inclusive.
We work closely with the Deaf community throughout Ireland. While our chaplains are primarily based in Dublin, Kerry, and Belfast, we aim to extend our service nationwide, ensuring Deaf individuals and families receive the support they need. We work closely with schools supporting Deaf students, patients in hospitals, Deaf people in the prison service, and those living in isolated situations.
Pastoral & Chaplaincy Services
What we do
- Participate in school and adult prayer and faith formation.
- Encourage Deaf people to exercise ministry and service within the Church.
- Respond to pastoral needs by advocating, supporting, and liaising with Church, statutory, and voluntary organisations.
- Promote awareness of the presence and contributions of Deaf people within parishes, communities, and dioceses.
Our Commitment
We strive to make every aspect of our ministry Deaf-friendly, using Irish Sign Language (ISL) to ensure full accessibility.
Need Support?
- Deaf-friendly ISL Pastoral Visit
- Deaf-friendly ISL Hospital Visit
- Deaf-friendly ISL Advocate
We are here for you. Contact us today to arrange a visit or learn more about our services.
Weekly ISL accessible mass available every Saturday at 6pm in the Emmaus Chapel in Deaf Village Ireland.
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Mass with ISL Inerpreter
Saturday at 6pm – Weekly Mass
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Emmaus Chapel, Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Regional Mass for Deaf in Ulster
No Weekly ISL Mass at the moment
Contact – Denise Flack – denise@reachdeafservices.ie
Regional Mass for Deaf in Munster
Contact – John Patrick Doherty – johnpatrick@reachdeafservices.ie
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Chaplaincy Mission Statement
By our Baptismal calling, our Mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, by work and action with Deaf People of all ages as members of the People of God, Christ’s body.
The Chaplaincy aims to live and promote the integral Values of the Gospel; To love God, to love our neighbour through Respect, Justice, Love and Inclusion.
We facilitate the gathering of Deaf People together to express, nourish, share and cherish their faith in the spirit of Jesus Christ through the celebration of the sacraments
