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Recognizing Veterans

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Roman Missal

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Autism and Assisted Suicide

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Catholic School Mental Health Resources

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Dementia-Friendly Worship: Finding Spiritual Peace with Dementia

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Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness

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Amicus Brief filed in support of Louisiana's position on Chemical Abortion Telemedicine

June 2026
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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."
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Catholic Colleges and University with Nondegree Programs for Students with IDD

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Local Advocacy and Support

Supporting learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools often requires looking at the local context. Many localities have nonprofits dedicated to advocating and providing funding for the needs of learners with disabilities in Catholic Schools. 
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Wisdom from the APA Code of Ethics addresses challenging times

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Ethical considerations in LGBTQI+ clinical care.

Living Ethically in an Unethical World: Doing the Right Thing

Living Ethically in an Unethical World: Doing the Right Thing

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Three realistic principles for nurturing ethical prosocial behavior

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Amicus Brief on Delaware’s End of Life Options Act

Feb 2026
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Public Comment on Foster Care Placement Requirements and the Protection of Vulnerable Children

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Public Comment on Disability, Gender Dysphoria, and Federal Nondiscrimination Regulations

January 2026
Legal Review

NCPD and colleague organizations urge the U.S. FDA to study the dangers of off-label use of estrogen on biological males.

March 2026
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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.
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For the Prevention of Suicide: The Pope Video

For the prevention of suicide – The Pope Video – November 2025 In The Pope Video for November, the Holy Father asks us to pray for those who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. He remincs us that all of us are vulnerable and that Christian communities must be welcoming, open to listening, and full of hope.
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FAQs about Sacraments and Disability

For more information, see the USCCB Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities – Revised 2017 edition
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