Jericho Mission Statement

The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho), is a non-profit organization in the diocese of Springfield which provides religious and social services throughout Western Massachusetts. We strive to bring dignity, respect, and wholeness into the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through advocacy, we strive to provide the means to meet the spiritual, moral, and social challenges of everyday life. It is our goal to make every effort to integrate people with disabilities into the life of the Church and society.  

 

Jericho Schedule of Services

 

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Date Title Description
April 1, 2008 Jericho scholarship applications due. The Father Robert F. Wagner Memorial Scholarship.
June, 18, 2008, 7:00pm Summer Dance Jericho Pavilion, Northampton St., Holyoke, MA
June 22, 2008, Following noon mass. Faith and Light Jericho Celebration Center
June 24, 2008  29th Annual Jericho Golf Tournament Oak Ridge CC, Feeding Hills, 11:30 am shotgun start

 

Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities, 1978

"The parish is the door to participation for individuals with disabilities, and it is the responsibility of the pastor and lay leaders to make sure that this door is always open"

 

Fr. Robert F. Wagner
Annual Scholarship

Awarded annually to new or existing college students who are either disabled or are pursuing a degree in the disability field. Click link below for information and application.
    Scholarship Info

Faith and Light

Held the first Sunday of every month at the Fr. Robert F. Wagner Celebration Center starting with the 12:00 Noon Mass and followed with a gathering.

Annual Jericho Golf Tournament

Held Every summer to benefit the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults. Contact Jericho, or check back here for more details and how to participate.

Jericho Recognition Night

A banquet , social hour, and award ceremony held in late summer/early fall to recognize individuals who support the areas disabled community.

Facility Rental

Jericho offers rental opportunities for moderately sized meetings, conferences, trainings, etc... Contact the main office for more information.

Excelsior Summer Camp

Summer camp facilitated by The Holyoke Public School system, held on the grounds of Jericho every summer. Swimming, fishing, hiking, arts & crafts, and refreshments for children with disabilities from all walks of life.