A convert to the Catholic Faith, Fr. Seán Loomis is a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2013. Following years of studying American Sign Language and engaging deaf culture, he currently serves as the chaplain to the Deaf Apostolate in Philadelphia.
As an advocate for the deaf community, Fr. Loomis works to ensure full access to the riches of the Catholic faith for all deaf individuals and their families. He presents in Ascension’s program for the deaf and hard of hearing: Hands of Grace: The Catholic Sacraments in American Sign Language.
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