Catholic Woman’s Inspiring Faith Uplifts Family and Community
How Christ has touched Lauren Vignola — and taught her to bear witness to him through his ways.
Results from Tag: 'children with disabilities'
Entrusting Disabled Children to Jesus, Via Catholic Schools
COMMENTARY: FIRE Foundation of Denver’s mission champions students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising, and promoting a culture of belonging.
Pope Francis Decries How ‘the Unborn With Disabilities are Aborted’ in Throwaway Culture
According to the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life, it’s estimated that there are as many as 27,000 abortions annually due to a poor prenatal diagnosis in the United States.
Some Say Trisomy 18 Babies Are ‘Incompatible With Life’ — Those Who Love Them Say They’re Made for Joy
Special babies, children and young adults are a blessing to their families and communities, say their parents, who often must advocate for their children to receive medical care.
L’Arche Leaders Rethink Their Community Model in the Wake of the Vanier Report
Deeply shaken by the recent revelations surrounding their founder Jean Vanier, the leaders of L’Arche are setting up new internal structures while redefining their founding narrative.
This Catholic Group Supports Church Leaders, Parents to Catechize Children With Disabilities
While experts debate the reasons for this rapid increase, parents, teachers, and those who serve children struggle to know how best to meet the needs of young people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
World Down Syndrome Day: Those With Disabilities Are Vital Members of the Church and Should Be Fully Welcomed
‘There’s a particular gift, I think, just being a part of the life of someone with a disability, where you see a more pure version of life before you every day…’
Massachusetts Democrat Official Faces Backlash for Comments About Children With Disabilities and Abortion
Michael Hugo, who serves as the chairman for the Framingham Democratic Committee and as the director of policy and government relations for the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards, made these comments while voicing his opposition to pro-life pregnancy centers.
New Report Details Abuses of L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier
Composed of six researchers from different backgrounds, the independent commission sought to understand the context and sectarian mechanisms that enabled Vanier, as a great spiritual figure, to use his power to take advantage of young women.
Pro-Life Advocate With Down Syndrome: ‘Being Loved Is What Makes People Happy’
Christi Hockel Davenport, who enjoys being a teaching assistant at a Catholic school, will speak at the Walk for Life West Coast Jan. 22.
