CASTELLO MISSIONARIES FOR THE DEAF AND DISABLED
To preach the Gospel and serve people who are Deaf and disabled through Dominican-style missionary formation, sign-language ministry, pastoral care, and support for formation of deaf candidates to the priesthood and religious life.
About CASTELLO MISSIONARIES FOR THE DEAF AND DISABLED
Castello Missionaries for the Deaf and Disabled is a Catholic religious nonprofit dedicated to ministry for Deaf and disabled people, including formation and support for deaf seminarians and pastoral outreach delivered in sign language. The community traces its leadership to Fr. Tom Coughlin (founder), who is described as a pioneering deaf priest, and the organization operates formation programs and sponsorships for candidates discerning priesthood or religious life. The group was recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in 2024 and maintains an active web presence and ongoing partnerships with diocesan and parish ministries.
Notable achievements
IRS recognition as 501(c)(3)
Received formal tax-exempt status in 2024, establishing the organization as a U.S. charitable entity eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Clergy formation and ordinations
Has sponsored and assisted multiple deaf and disabled candidates in formation; historical records and the organization’s materials note assistance in the formation or ordination of several deaf priests and religious.
Programmatic support and international sponsorship
Continues active sponsorship of seminarians (including international placements) and sustains sign-language pastoral ministries and formation programs for the Deaf and disabled community.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $41K
- Annual revenue
- $110K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 92-3838964
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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