Deaf Ministry
St. Dominic Deaf Center Overview
The Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston has ministered to the Catholic Deaf Community for more than 40 years. Our mission is to serve all the Catholic Deaf and Hard of Hearing and we offer all the services of a regular parish:
- Mass in Sign Language every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in Warren Chapel.
- A Voice Interpreter is provided for the hearing family members.
- Deaf members serve as Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, etc.
- Classes are held for deaf couples for Marriage and Baptism Preparation.
- Hospital Visitation and Home Visiting for the Sick and Shut-Ins.
- Interpreters provided for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, and church events at other parishes.
St. Dominic Area Map
Deaf Office Campus Map
Our program consists of deaf teachers for deaf children. The class is conducted in sign language with a heavy emphasis on visual presentations. Classes are small in size, and so the teacher is able to be sure the child understands fully the lessons.
Classes: First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation.
Classes: Twice a month, Sundays at 9:30 am
After class, the children and their families attend Mass with the entire community. It is important for children to see successful, fully participating deaf adults, to give them role models.
It is also beneficial for the parents!
Padre Leonardo habla bien español!
For more information, please contact:
Fr. Len Broniak, C.Ss.R., Chaplain and Program Director
Phone: 713.741.8721
TDD: 713.741.4457
Email Fr. Len Broniak
In addition to religious services, there is also a social club for any member wishing to join.
The Club sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year:
- Annual parties for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Celebrations
- Weekly Social after Mass with bagels, donuts and coffee
- Monthly Bingo Tournaments
- Monthly Potluck Dinners
- Bi-Monthly Club Meetings
For more information, please contact:
Fr. Len Broniak, C.Ss.R., Chaplain and Program Director
Phone: 713.741.8721
TDD: 713.741.4457
Email Fr. Len Broniak