International Catholic Deaf Association
United States Section
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Ann Albrecht, CSJ, who passed away on May 9, 2026, at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis. She was 99 years of age.Sister Ann donated her body to science. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Nazareth Living Center, 2 Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, MO 63129.
The Memorial Mass will be available to view on the St. Louis Province’s livestream channel at https://video.ibm.com/channel/csjsl-general.
Click here to see Sr. Ann's obituary
A Prayer for Peace Links
Dear Deaf Community,
I hope this message finds you well.
I would like to share two meaningful prayer services centered on peace. The first is a Prayer Vigil for Peace presided over by Pope Leo XIV, and the second is a Peace Mass celebrated by Archbishop Robert McElroy of the Archdiocese of Washington. Those services were ASL - interpreted. Please find the links below:
Pope Leo XIV. https://www.youtube.com/live/ETWi6Gz-c00?si=M_4w7Qyj7PUnh3cB
ADW with Archbishop McElroy. https://www.youtube.com/live/vBT1uQDN_cc
May these moments of prayer bring comfort, unity, and hope to all who watch and participate.
Attached is the Prayer for Peace by Pope Leo XIV
Thank you, and may peace be with you always.
~Laureen
Laureen Lynch-Ryan, MSW
Coordinator, Office of Deaf Ministry & Interpreting Service
Office of Deaf and Disability Ministry
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
7202 Buchanan Street
Landover Hills MD 20784
Text: 301-853-4436
VP: 301-200-5430
http://stfrancisdeafcatholicchurch.com/
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