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Spiritual Life

Deaf seminarian has visual sense of religion

Shawn Carey, using sign language, talked about the challenges faced by hearing-impaired priests and parishioners. Shawn Carey, using sign language, talked about the challenges faced by hearing-impaired priests and parishioners. (GEORGE RIZER/GLOBE STAFF)
By Rich Barlow
July 21, 2007

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While on retreat at his California seminary, Shawn Carey found himself in a bind when the leader turned on some music. "Please focus on the music," the leader instructed, "and think about what words in the music impact you." (Full article: 724 words)

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