Coughlin, Thomas

ID
0707
Nationality
American
Occupation
Catholic priest
Clergy (Catholic)
Religion
Summary
First deaf American to become a Catholic priest. Born at Malone, N.Y.; graduate of St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Buffalo, NY; attended Gallaudet College and Catholic University; ordained to the priesthood on May 7, 1977. Founder of Camp Mark Seven, a nondenominational summer camp for deaf children in New York State.
References
Deaf Life, vol.7 no.5, Nov. 1994, p.22-27.
Dates
22 May 1947-