Inclusion in Catholic Schools: A Report from the Field
April 2026 The full report and infographics highlighting a few key facts are available as a PDF at the bottom of this page. You are welcome to use the infographics. This summary is also available in Spanish.
Why Inclusive Catholic Schools?
"Christ calls the Church to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional needs of all her people as they journey towards maturity in the faith. Catechetical and academic instruction are essential components of that journey. Catholics with disabilities are equally entitled with all the faithful to such instruction appropriate to their needs."
Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Prevent Youth Suicide
The guide provides accessible, practical, and well-researched information on suicide prevention, specifically geared for those of us who work with youth. It helps faith leaders learn how to identify
A Response to 13 Reasons Why, Season Two
Released by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness To All Catholic Faithful, As you may be aware, Netflix released season two of the virally popular series 13 Reasons Why on May 18, 2018. The series includes mature themes, including sexual assault, suicide, alcohol and substance abuse, bullying, and extreme violence.
Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities
This USCCB pastoral statement (1978) uses language to describe disability that is now outdated. Read the NCPD document, “Speaking of Disability: Pastoral Guidelines on Language” for information about appropriate language. November 16, 1978
