From the archives – Deaf History Month

Attendees at a convention for the Apostolate for the Deaf use acousticon listening devices in the pews at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral on Oct. 17, 1937. Many of the Archdiocese of Newark churches, including the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, offer Masses in sign language. (Photographer: Wide World Photos, Inc./ Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Photograph collection)

Editor’s note: Welcome to Jersey Catholic’s newest feature — “From the archives.” Every Monday, we will feature a photo from the Archdiocese of Newark Archives. All published archival photos will be saved under the “From the archives” tab in the top menu. For more information on the archdiocesan archives visit rcan.org/archives.