Justice for Persons with Disabilities (bulletin insert)

Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities: A Framework of Access and Inclusion

A Statement of the United States Catholic Bishops

Twenty years ago we issued a statement calling for inclusion of persons with disabilities in the life of the Church and community. In 1982 the National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities, now the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, was established to promote this ministry. In 1995 we strengthened our commitment with passage of the Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities. This moral framework is based upon Catholic documents and serves as a guide for contemplation and action. We hope that the reaffirmation of the following principles will assist the faithful in bringing the principles of justice and inclusion to the many new and evolving challenges confronted by persons with disabilities today.

 

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