Past Events
Jesus, Our Light, Our Joy is a free retreat for persons living with a chronic pain, illness, or disability and their caregivers.
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1-4pm ET
Please join us to hear the stories of three United States Catholic veterans who experience disability.
We meet with NCPD Affiliates every month to address the specific needs of their dioceses. This month's Affiliate Connect will discuss:
We meet with NCPD Affiliates every month to address the specific needs of their dioceses. This month's Affiliate Connect will discuss:
NCPD and the Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America cohosted a panel discussion about the intersection of autism, faith, and vocati
All parish leaders are invited to join NCPD for the upcoming meeting. The topic may be especially relevant for faith formation staff and youth ministers.
Join our Diocesan Leadership Meeting!
*Time of course will be determined by participants and facilitator.
The Summer Intensive on Autism is for diocesan or parish leadership.
Join us on May 8, 2024 as Fr, David Schiferl, pastor of St Alexander Parish, in Cornelius OR, presents on "Collaborating with Parishes: How to Build an Accessible Church."
Watch this panel of esteemed experts regarding prenatal diagnoses and their impact on the lives of persons with Down syndrome. The panel took place on March 19th, which is the Feast of Saint Joseph
Thursdays from 3-4pm ET on March 7, 14, 21, and April 11, 18, 25
The Hope of Lent is a retreat for persons living with a chronic illness or disability and their caregivers. Others are welcome to attend.
Thursdays from 3-4pm ET on March 7, 14, 21, and April 11, 18, 25
Join our February meeting!
Developing and executing an annual (or biannual) strategic plan offers Catholic ministries and missions focus as well as a roadmap to achieving measurable outcomes. Join Joellyn Cicciarelli, President and Publisher of Loyola Press, in an informational session that will provide explicit ideas to effectively craft a plan, communicate it, and act upon it with care and confidence.
Join our first meeting of the year!
In honor of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Join our November meeting!
Catholicism encompasses strategies, beliefs, and practices that contribute positively to mental health and support individuals with mental illness.
Learn about how to plan retreats for parents with Children with Disabilities by Maggie Rousseau, Director of the Disabilities Ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
La Alianza Nacional Católica sobre la Discapacidad NCPD está invitando a Todos los Líderes del Ministerio Parroquial a nuestra próxima reunión virtual el 11 de octubre de 7:00 pm CT a 8:30 pm CT / 8-9:30 pm ET. Puede registrarse ahora.
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability is inviting ALL Catechetical and Parish Ministry Leaders to our next virtual meeting on October 11 from 2:00-3:30 pm ET. Free event, registration required.
Temas a Cubrir:
Oración/Musica
Manejo del Salon y Plan de Lección
Actividades Multisensoriales/Procesamiento Sensorial (ansiedad)
Preparación Sacramental
This comprehensive program will cover all the important considerations when planning a sensory-friendly liturgy, including lighting, music, and seating arrangements.
Resilience and Recovery: Nurturing Mental Wellness among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Topics Covered:
Classroom Management
Multi-Sensory Lesson Planning
Music and Movement
Social and Emotional Health
Social Narratives
Sacramental Preparation
La Hermana Guadalupe Ramirez MCDP, experta en catequesis, nos presentará el tema:
Las Bendiciones de la Edad: Catequizando a Nuestros Adultos Mayores.
Join our May meeting!
Catholic Social Teaching and Care for Persons Living with Mental Illness
This panel took place on May 3rd, 2023. The recording is available below!
Join our first Virtual Regional Meeting of the year!
Join our first meeting of the year!
Acompáñanos a la 24a sesión de la Serie Ministerial del V Encuentro Pastoral con personas con discapacidades y la comunidad Sorda en español que se llevará a cabo el, 1 de
Join us for the 24th Session of the V Encuentro Ministry Series: Ministry among People with Disabilities and the Deaf Community. The English sessi
In honor of the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
In honor of the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
All diocesan disability ministry leadership of the 14 Episcopal Regions of United States are invited to attend the upcoming NCPD Virtual Regional Meeting.
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Dust in the Blood considers the harrowing realities of life with depression from a Christian theological perspective.
We meet with NCPD Affiliates every month to address the specific needs of their dioceses.
Note: The times indicated above are correct in Pacific time, as this conference will take place in California.
Recording Coming Soon!
All diocesan directors of all ministries of the 14 Episcopal Regions of United States are invited to attend NCPD Virtual Regional Meeting.
This presentation will be a shortened version of one the main breakout session being given at the NCPD 2022 Mental Health Conference.
This presentation will discuss ways to work with individuals that are suffering from mental health concerns.
This month's Affiliate Connect will discuss human sexuality catechesis as it relates to persons with disabilities with Dr.
Join a panel of experts as they discuss:
• overcoming the stigma of seeking help for mental illness,
• how to recognize the signs of mental health distress,
This workshop will explore how mental health ministry is firmly rooted in the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church and respect life principles and will provide practical
All Affiliates are welcome to join this discussion and networking opportunity hosted monthly by Executive Director Charleen Katra.
We welcome this opportunity to discuss the Synod – so that persons with disabilities, and their families, are involved in listening sessions in parishes and (arch)dioceses across the United States
Esta sesión de aprendizaje proporcionará información sobre cómo crear un ambiente de aceptación para las personas con discapacidades al proporcionar adaptaciones durante la misa para que puedan te
This learning session will provide information on creating an accepting environment for persons with disabilities by providing accommodations during Mass so they can have meaningful participation a
All Affiliates are welcome to join this discussion and networking opportunity hosted monthly by Executive Director Charleen Katra.
"If only you knew what was in my heart!"
Come learn the benefits of having a network of parish disability contacts/advocates in a diocese.
Calling all Diocesan Directors!
Join us for our 1st Quarter meeting on October 13
Que son los problemas psicológicos y que podemos hacer para reducirlos.
Maribel Laguna M.A., LPC-S
Recording date
What is stigma and what can parishes and individuals do to reduce it?
James Arkell is the proud father of 4 beautiful children and husband to Sarah. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Loretto Holdings a company that specializes in real estate development as well a
The NCPD Board convenes their annual meeting from November 12-13, 2015.
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