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Pastoral Ministry for Disabilities
What we offer:
We provide pastoral and spiritual care for for the people who are served in our Disabilities Ministry . We serve clients, their families and friends, our staff and volunteeers, our diocesan family and the wider communtiy who seek our services. Please see our programs and serices on this website. -
Contact Us
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Corinne Kilkearycorinnedpd.orgDirector of Pastoral Care
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DPD - Department for Persons with Disabilities
We have been providing the highest quality care for fifty years as a
Catholic Charities Organization in the Diocese of Paterson.
Father Kevin Corcoran, Vice Chancellor and Priest Secretary
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Diocese of Paterson
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Make a Prayer Request
Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
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News From the Beacon
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October 3
In place of my column this week, I invite you to take the time to prayerfully read the Homily (below) given by Bishop David O’Connell at the Mass for Life at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in Trenton. The Mass preceded the first-ever statewide Rally and March for Life this past Thursday, Sept. 26 at our State Capitol.Read More -
September 26
Most Catholics are aware that, each year, the Church dedicates October as the “Month of the Holy Rosary.” One of the reasons that October is dedicated to the Rosary has to do with the Feast that we celebrate on Oct. 7.Read More -
September 19
“Historic,” I like the word, but I also believe that it can be a very challenging word. I was happy to see it used in the headline of an article on the front page of last week’s Beacon.Read More
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Spiritual
Programs & ActivitiesPastoral Ministry is at the heart of DPD, an integral part of Msgr. Jack Wehrlen's legacy of love.
The CARE group is an exciting, lively, and dynamic ministry of dozens of people, some with disabilities and also volunteers who convene at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, a Catholic parish in Oak Ridge. Special Education teachers have volunteered for 26 years, designed a curriculum that includes sacred scripture lessons, music, arts and crafts and other fun activities. Sr. Joan Kathleen Gercke, SSJ, (pictured above with Pam), started C.A.R.E in 1989.
Bible Study and Spiritual Life Activities specifically designed for the group home residents are regularly held in all of the DPD homes. Each idividual house has this unique opportunity to pray together and for one another. Lessons follow the liturgical year and incorporate seasonal themes always with a religious perspective.
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C.A.R.E. Program
