Category: disability

Church must change mentality on the disabled, Vatican official says

by bcadmin | Sep 22, 2022 | Dicastery for Family Laity and Life, disability, lead, News, Persons with disabilities, Pope Francis, Synod of Bishops, synodality, theology of disability, Vatican | 0 |

A Vatican official who works with disabled people has said a mentality change is needed to make the church an ever-more inclusive place for those with disabilities.

Major project makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City accessible to all

by bcadmin | Jun 12, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, disability, Jerusalem, News | 0 |

After 10 years of systematic work, the Old City of Jerusalem is more accessible to the disabled and the elderly.

Major project makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City accessible to all

by bcadmin | Jun 12, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, disability, Jerusalem, News | 0 |

After 10 years of systematic work, the Old City of Jerusalem is more accessible to the disabled and the elderly.

Equipping Catholic leaders for mental health ministry is conference focus

by bcadmin | Jun 11, 2022 | Catholic News Service, Church in the US, disability, Mental health, Ministry, News | 0 |

Catholic ministry is often categorized as liturgical, pro-life or social justice, but there is a relatively recent ministry that encompasses all three and focuses on accompanying Catholics who live with mental illness.

Experts on disability say Church making good strides, more to be done

by bcadmin | Jun 3, 2022 | Cei, disability, Italian bishops, lead, News, Pope Francis, theology of disability, Vatican | 0 |

Several experts on disability who are also pioneers in developing a more profound theology of disability have said the Catholic Church under Pope Francis is making good strides in terms of welcome and acceptance.

Disability or chronic illness does not make life less sacred, pope says

by bcadmin | Dec 13, 2021 | Chronic illness, disability, News, Seraphic Institute of Assisi, U.S. & World News | 0 |

Every human being is precious and has a value that does not depend on his or her abilities, but on the fact that he or she is a person created in the image of God, Pope Francis said.

Vatican launches sign language YouTube channel to build inclusivity

by bcadmin | Apr 7, 2021 | disability, Evangelization, lead, News, Pope Francis, Social media, Technology, Vatican, YouTube | 0 |

The Vatican over the weekend launched a new Sign Language service on its YouTube account, and plans are being made to develop other technological tools that would help the disabled more easily access papal content.

Each of These Children is a Blessing

by bcadmin | Oct 1, 2020 | autism, Catholic Church, children, disability, Faith, family, Featured, God, Jesus Christ, Love, News, Prayer, special needs, Surrender & Strength | 0 |

“Those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible.” (CCC 2276) One of the few issues my wife and I were concerned about when we decided to join the C…

Category: disability

Church must change mentality on the disabled, Vatican official says

Major project makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City accessible to all

Major project makes Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City accessible to all

Equipping Catholic leaders for mental health ministry is conference focus

Experts on disability say Church making good strides, more to be done

Disability or chronic illness does not make life less sacred, pope says

Each of These Children is a Blessing

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