The Parish Advocate for Persons with Disabilities is a volunteer who acts as a liaison between persons with disabilities, their parish, and the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The role of the parish advocate is to follow the example of Christ the Good Shepherd, to assist parishioners who have disabilities, and help to determine their spiritual, religious and ministerial needs.

Recommended by the pastor, the parish advocate works with him to welcome and include persons with disabilities into a more active role in the parish.

Sponsored by the Department of Persons with Disabilities and the Secretariat for Education of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, the goal of the program is to make it possible for persons with disabilities to fully participate in the life of the Church. The Parish Advocate is a caring, compassionate friend who is sincerely interested in the well-being of people with disabilities and their inclusion in the life of the parish.

Contact: Doris Mercer