The Second Annual Conference on Faith, Deafness and Disabilities will be held Saturday, February 13, 9am-5pm, at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 6001 Western Ave., NW, Washington, DC.

The conference will bring together persons interested in creating social and spiritual communities where all are welcome. Two workshop tracks will be offered, one focusing on local parish programs, the other on community-based services and programs. Two town hall meetings will be moderated by Rev. William Byrne, Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns in the Archdiocese. The event is wheelchair accessible and will be sign language interpreted.

Cost is $15; registration is at www.adw.org (click on left banner). Archbishop Wuerl will celebrate Mass at 5:30pm at which he will commission all ministry members and persons who are deaf and persons with disabilities.

For more information, contact Peg Kolm at the Office of Ministry for Persons with Disabilities at 301-853- 4560 or at mkolm@adw.org.