Now you together are Christ’s Body
Corinthians 12:27
The Office for Persons with Disabilities fosters the full inclusion of people with all disabilities into the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and serves as a pastoral resource for parishes, families and individuals in providing welcome and access to persons with disabilities. The Office for was established in 1991 and is committed to following the mandates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as stated in their Pastoral Statements on Persons with Disabilities.
Electronic Parish Advocate Form
Printable Parish Advocate Form
USCCB 1978 Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities
1998 Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities
2017 Revised Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
LAMB: Inclusive Assessment Tool