Guide dog Dagwood is the unofficial seminary mascot, according to Del Castillo. “He’s also the tempter,” he said. “The seminarians know they aren’t supposed to feed him. But when he shows those eyes and puts his head in a lap, it’s a lesson in discipline to resist feeding him.” (Katie Scott/Catholic Sentinel)
Tony Del Castillo takes notes in a modern philosophy class at Mount Angel using a touch-screen tablet that includes braille. He obtains some of his course readings through the New York City-based Xavier Society for the Blind, which offers Catholic materials transcribed for the blind and visually impaired. (Katie Scott/Catholic Sentinel)
Fr. Steve Clovis, vice president of administration and director of human formation at Mount Angel, stops by to scratch Dagwood, who was off duty. Del Castillo and his guide dog “inspire us and humble us,” said the priest. (Katie Scott/Catholic Sentinel)
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