On Saturday, 2nd March 2024, members of ‘The Cork Deaf Club’ visited St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. They were welcomed by the Dean’s Vicar, the Rev. Martin Steele during a celebration of the Eucharist, which was held in the Dean’s Chapel. During the Eucharist, the Rev. Steele was assisted by Ms Veronica White, who interpreted the service for the deaf community present.

After the service, the members received an outline of the ‘accessible future’ vision of Saint Fin Barre’s by the Cathedral Operations Manager Eoin Murphy and took a tour of the historic building.

Speaking after the event, the Rev. Steele said:

It was an absolute joy to welcome the members of The Cork Deaf Club to Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral. It was a wonderful experience to have an interpreter assisting in the celebration. As liturgy involves all the senses, it was sublime to see how the sacrament can be communicated in very different circumstances. I am also delighted that the Cathedral has, as part of its mission of outreach to the wider community, made this connection with The Cork Deaf Club.

Photos: Eoin Murphy