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Recognizing Veterans

Large Print Roman Missal

Roman Missal

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Autism and Assisted Suicide

School

Catholic School Mental Health Resources

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Dementia-Friendly Worship: Finding Spiritual Peace with Dementia

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What Does a Dementia-Friendly Parish Look Like?

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.
Pope speaks on mental illness

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.

Resources for Rare Disease Day (Feb 28 or 29 each year)

About Rare Disease Day
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Braille/Large Print Scripture Resources

Xavier Society for the Blind provides the following scripture resources: 
Hope

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

Mass for All: Liturgical Access Course

Now Available! Enroll Here. 
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12 Adapted Faith Formation Lessons

These 12 faith formation lessons were produced by the NCPD Committee on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. There is one per month, themed to match the Liturgical year. Enjoy!
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St. Christina the Astonishing and Autism

Speaking of Disability

Speaking of Disability: Pastoral Guidelines on Language

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