Welcome to the Web site of the Xavier Society for the Blind. Our redesigned site has been made possible in part by a generous grant from the Order of Malta, and we are most grateful for their care and their support. Please feel free to explore, and share with us your comments and suggestions.
THANK YOU to all those who helped support our Silent Auction and Reception at the New York Athletic Club. A full report will be available shortly. But it was a grand night, and God’s blessings on all those who helped make it so.
We were founded in 1900, and today we continue to provide spiritual and religious materials to individuals throughout the United States at no charge. We are the National Catholic Lending Library for the Blind, and we have a variety of events and new programs coming up which will expand our ability to help our clients.
If you are using a screen reader, there is a link farther along in this text titled “Register for Services”. For sighted readers, the link is at the upper-right side of this page. You will be asked for information to verify your identity, and we will contact you with a password that will let you enter the services section. You will be able to change your password when you make your first visit.
If you are not a regular user of our services, you do not need to register to explore our Web site. You will have to register to make a donation or adopt an owl or buy one of our CDs. (And we hope you will do that!) Just click on the appropriate link below:
And you can visit our Facebook page by clicking on this link and when you’re there, you can “like” us as well:
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Fr. John R. Sheehan, SJ
Chairman of the Board
News & Events
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
A brief listing of upcoming events and activities at the Xavier Society for the Blind
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NFL Super Bowl Raffle
The NFL Super Bowl Raffle has opened, and tickets are now available!
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13th Annual Reception & Silent Auction
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TSA Help for Disabled Travelers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares today, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical
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Wounded Warrior to Win Free Trip to Dallas
The National Association of Blind Veterans has announced a free lottery for wounded warriors who have lost their sight during Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The winner will receive a free trip to Dallas, Texas, to attend the national convention of the NFB, which will take place from June 30–July 5, 2012. There is no charge to enter the lottery.

