Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Persons with Disabilities
Our Lady of Confidence Retreat for Persons with Disabilities: A three-day retreat at Malvern Retreat House has been scheduled for October 10, 11 & 12, 2023 for adults with disabilities. The retreat is geared towards adults with intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities. The retreat will be directed by a team: Fr. Dennis Weber, Fr. Amal Sawarimuthu, Sd. C., Fr. Mike Speziale and Fr. Steve Surovic, S.J.. The theme is: Communion with God; Communion with Each Other. If you or someone you know would enjoy having their faith in God refreshed and strengthened, register online here. Call 215-587-3530 or email OPD@archphila.org for a brochure and registration form. If you would like to be a volunteer companion on this retreat contact Jenny Mars at marsfam1@gmail.com. Click here for more information.
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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
RISING TOGETHER ALLIANCE
Poor Prenatal Diagnosis Support
If a Prenatal Diagnosis is poor, you are not alone. Lily’s Gift, is a network of concerned parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis.
Parish Contact Program
Currently, over 110 Parish Contacts 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 contact is appointed by the Pastor to serve as a liaison between persons with disabilities and their parish and between the parish and the Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities. If your parish does not have a parish contact or would like to appoint a new contact, please submit the PCPD Parish Contact Form.
