ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

RESPECT LIFE OFFICE
222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1299
Phone: 215-587-5661 FAX: 215-587-3561
sbozza@adphila.org

The mission and purpose of the Respect Life Office is to promote a Culture of Life by advocating for the dignity of every human person from the moment of conception to natural death.

Mr. Steven Bozza MA., Director
Phone: 215 587-5661
sbozza@adphila.org


DEPARTMENT FOR PASTORAL CARE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
pcpddeaf@adphila.org

The Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities was established in 1991 and strives to proclaim the Gospel to all people through witness and proclamation to foster the full inclusion of people of all abilities into the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Department serves as a pastoral resource for parishes, institutions, families and individuals in providing access and welcome to persons with disabilities.

Sister Kathleen Schipani, M.Ed., Administrator
Phone: V: 215 587-3913, TDD: 215 587-0510
E-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.org

Ms. Janell Lavender., Coordinator
Phone: 215 587-3530
E-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.org

DEAF APOSTOLATE
pcpddeaf@adphila.org

The Deaf Apostolate provides pastoral care, sacramental preparation, religious education, and a regular schedule of Masses in American Sign Language with the Catholic community who are deaf or hard of hearing. Fostering faith formation and providing full access into the life of the church are the primary goals of the Apostolate.

Sister Kathleen Schipani, M.Ed., Administrator
Director of Religious Education
Phone: V/TDD 215 587-3913, VP 866-892-6063
E-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.org

Ms. June A. Goodwin/Mrs. Denise Logan
Coordinators of Religious Education
Phone: V: 215 587-5665, VP 866-892-6063,
TDD 215 587-0510
E-mail: PCPDDEAF@adphila.org

Reverend Anthony Russo, C.Ss.R., Coordinator
Phone: V/TTY/VP 866-870-0840, Rectory 215 634-1133
Visitation BVM Rectory
2625 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Msgr. Paul Dougherty, Coordinator
St. Albert the Great Rectory
212 Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA. 19006
Phone: 215 947-3500

DEPARTMENT FOR PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES

Coordinates activities and programs within the Archdiocese which implement the Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities including educational, public information, pastoral and public-policy programs.

Mr. Steven Bozza MA., Director
Phone: 215 587-5661
e-mail: sbozza@adphila.org

PROJECT RACHEL

Offers spiritual and professional counseling to those who are in any way affected by the experience of abortion.
215-587-5640
http://www.hopeafterabortion.com/

For further information go to: https://www.archdiocese-phl.org/evangelization/resplife/resplife.htm