The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities

Please join us for the annual Archdiocesan celebration honoring the gifts of persons with disabilities, the Deaf community, family, friends and caregivers. The mass will begin at 3:00pm with a reception to follow. This year we have the Philadelphia Catholic mass Gospel Choir providing the liturgical music.   All are welcome to attend. To RSVP, click here, e-mail opdarchphila.org or call 215-587-3530. View the flyer for more details.

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Mothers Retreat- May 9, 2023

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

A New Initiative – Rising Together Alliance

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.

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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.

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