ICDA-US MWR 2012 Conference

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Sister Maureen Langton, C.S.J. Receives "Rev. Raymond D. Gruenke, C.Ss.R. Memorial Award"

Sister Maureen Langton, C.S.J. was honored during the Society Annual Christmas dinner on December 11, 2011. Monica Niemira, president of the St. Louis Catholic Deaf Society presented her with a plaque, the "Reverend Raymond D. Gruenke, C.Ss.R. Memorial Award," for her outstanding ministerial services in St. Louis, MO. Her accomplishments include:

  • Houseparent and playground supervisor at St. Joseph Institute, St. Louis, MO (1968-1969)
  • Coordinator of Learning Center, St. Joseph Institute, St. Louis, MO (1974-1976)
  • Catechetical instructor for public school Catholic Deaf children, Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO (1974-1975)
  • Teacher of the Deaf & Coordinator of the Upper School Department, St. Joseph Institute (first Deaf person to do it in this school) (1976-1980)
  • Founder & Executive Director, Home Care Services Program for the local Deaf elderly & shut-in people, St. Louis, MO (2004-2009)
  • Continues to do volunteer work in Home Care Services Program when available (2009 to present)
  • Did the First Readings and Communion Ministry at the Deaf Mass between 2003 and 2010
  • Member of St. Louis Catholic Deaf Society since 2003
  • Life member (#1777) of International Catholic Deaf Association
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