Posted April 27, 2021

Archbishop Nelson Perez was the main celebrant for the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities, including their caregivers, on Sunday, April 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The Mass, which was interpreted in American Sign Language for deaf persons, was sponsored by the Office for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate, led by Sister Kathleen Schipani, I.H.M. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • A participant greets Archbishop Nelson Pérez following an April 25 Mass for persons with disabilities at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. DUring his homily at the annual liturgy, which has been celebrated in the archdiocese for some three decades, the archbishop said those with disabilities have the power to be “shepherds” who lead us to a deeper relationship with Christ and others. (Sarah Webb)