The goal of Deaf Ministry is to provide Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons and their families access to the Catholic Faith in order that they may participate in all aspects of parish life including worship, the sacraments, religious education and ministry to others. Deaf Ministry also assists parishes in identifying needs and making plans to achieve accessibility goals. Deaf Ministry also hosts workshops throughout the year such as "Interpreting for Catholic Weddings, Funerals, and Other Special Occasions."

Deaf Ministry hosts workshops throughout the year, such as "Interpreting for Catholic Weddings, Funerals, and Other Special Occasions." Sign up for our mailing list or check our calendar for upcoming events.

Free to anyone interested.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is dedicated to providing Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons and their families access to the Catholic Faith so that they may participate in all aspects of parish life including worship, the sacraments, religious education and ministry to others. To secure an interpreter, requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the date services are needed. Other specifics are provided on the service request form.

Hearing-impaired. To have time to secure an interpreter, requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the date services are needed using the online submission form.

Initial Fee: $60–$100* (for a 2-hour minimum requirement)
Hourly Rate: $30–$50 each additional hour
*Initial fee and hourly rate are dependent upon the certification level of the interpreter.