Persons with disabilities seek a sense of belonging in their church, to be accepted as they are (Synod Report)
They want to feel valued, supported, and welcomed to participate in parish life.
They want to feel valued, supported, and welcomed to participate in parish life.
Our Catholic faith is based on respecting the dignity of every person and teaches that we should do what we can to support the flourishing of every individual regardless of … Learn More
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They want to belong, just like every other parishioner.
But all are encouraged to attend.
At his home in Saginaw, Michigan, 45-year-old John Kraemer spends hours each day at his craft and vocation — building elaborate models of Catholic churches, then filling them with figures … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Making churches accessible and services understandable is important, but having wheelchair ramps and sign-language interpreters is not enough for a parish to call itself “inclusive,” Pope … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People with disabilities were often overlooked and faced discrimination in various health care policies and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Pontifical Academy for Life. … Learn More
There is still time to participate in this month’s interfaith disability inclusion conference known as Community for All. Many individuals with disabilities still struggle to feel a true sense of … Learn More
About 360 parishioners, priests, archdiocesan staff, religious, and deacons participated.