"Now you together are Christ's Body; but each of you is a different part of it."
     Corinthians 12:27

The Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities was established in 1991 and strives to proclaim the Gospel to all people through witness and proclamation to foster the full inclusion of people of all abilities into the life of the Church in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Department serves as a pastoral resource for parishes, institutions, families and individuals in providing access and welcome to persons with disabilities.

Retreat Day for Mothers of Children with Disabilities: May 8, 2012
Dia de retiro Madres de hijos con discapacidades:
Martes,8 de mayo del 2012

Autism Awareness Month is April
Bulletin & Prayer of the Faithful for April
Prayer for Autism Awareness Month
National Catholic Partnership on Disability: Task Force on Autism
More Resources for Autism Awareness Month

PCPD Brochure

The department is committed to following the mandates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as stated in their Pastoral Statements on Persons with Disabilities.

USCCB 1978 Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities

1995 Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities

1998 Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities