Jubilee of Hope for Persons with Disabilities

In honor of this Jubilee Year, NCPD is partnering with the Word on Fire Institute to celebrate persons with disabilities. Join us online April 28–29 for prayer, reflection, and a speaker series highlighting the beauty and dignity of every person. If you are not currently part of the Word on Fire Institute and would like to participate in this celebration, you can obtain a free trial membership for 30 days here. 

All are invited to submit photos and testimonials that speak to one's own disability or celebrate persons they love. A few individuals will be pre-selected to share comments live online during this time. Submissions will be posted for viewing on Word on Fire's online community.

2:00 PM Witnesses of Hope: Made in God’s Image Exploring how persons with disabilities reflect God's love and enrich the Church through their unique dignity. Dr. Jana Bennett University of Dayton

3:00 PM Beacons of Hope: Supporting the Whole Family How the Church can support families, particularly in response to autism and creating inclusive liturgy and catechesis. Dr. Joseph White Our Sunday Visitor

4:00 pm Bearers of Hope: Caring for the Body of Christ  Caregivers and caregiving for people with chronic illness, ongoing pain, and disability. Maureen Pratt Author, speaker and founder of The Peace in the Storm Project