The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers
The Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat – Anchored in Hope: Psalms of Confidence
The Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat - Anchored in Hope: Psalms of Confidence will be on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Malvern Retreat House. Sister Sheila Galligan, IHM, will lead a retreat for mothers and grandmothers who are raising children with disabilities and those who have adult children with disabilities. The day will include a presentation by Sister Sheila, time for quiet prayer and confession, opportunities to connect with other mothers, and Holy Mass. For more information, please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400. To register go to: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/mothers-child-w-disabilities-2025/. Please register by May 2.
Sensory Friendly Mass
Considering implementing a Sensory Friendly Mass in your parish? Learn more here.
Tips for Making Inclusive Ministries
Here are some helpful tips on how you can make your ministry more inclusive!
RESPITE CARE SERVICES for adults with IDD
Prenatal Diagnosis Support
If you have received a Prenatal Diagnosis, you are not alone. Lily’s Gift, is a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding prenatal diagnosis.
Parish Advocate Program
Currently, we are looking to grow our Parish Advocates who act on behalf of persons with disabilities to assist the pastor in his role of inviting people to full membership and to share fully in the life of the Parish. Each advocate is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Office for Persons with Disabilities. If your parish does not have a parish advocate or would like to appoint a new advocate, please complete the Parish Advocate form online or download and e-mail/mail in.
