Profiles in Catholicism
Jan 29, 20205 min
Updated: Mar 26
Medical Journal Articles
Autoimmunity in Down Syndrome Linked to Immune System Dysregulation
by Emily Harris JAMA March 8, 2023
General Articles/Commentaries
Down syndrome advocates call for Catholics to help parents embrace 'dreams, not fears'
by Our Sunday Visitor
Séamus Mooney wasn’t expected to live beyond 10. Now he’s Ireland’s oldest person with Down syndrome
by Sheila Wayman The Irish Times
Spain’s first MP with Down syndrome makes history
by Daniel Esparza Aleteia
Kentucky court swears in first paid deputy with Down syndrome
by Cerith Gardiner Aleteia
Down Syndrome Awareness Month spreads joy and hope
by The Catholic World Report
Woman with Down syndrome challenges abortion law at EU Human Rights Court
by CathNews New Zealand
New Barbie seen as affirmation of children with Down syndrome even while abortion claims more of them
by Kimberley Heatherington Our Sunday Visitor
Barbie with Down syndrome helps more kids ‘see themselves’ in toys: Mattel
by Jack Hobbs New York Post
Young Catholic triathlete with Down syndrome, inspired by faith, tells UN he has 'no limitations'
by James Martone, OSV News/The Pilot
World Down Syndrome Day an opportunity to teach, cherish, and love
by Susan Ciancio The Catholic World Report
Stories capture the inspirational lives of those with Down syndrome
by Cerith Gardiner Aleteia
Young Catholic triathlete with Down syndrome, inspired by faith, tells UN he has 'no limitations'
by James Martone, OSV News/The Pilot
Down syndrome: Greatly improved life expectancy comes with new challenges
by Sheila Wayman The Irish Times
UK court rules babies with Down's syndrome can be aborted up to birth
by Independent Catholic News
Only religious community in the world for sisters with Down syndrome seeks American sisters
by Edie Heipel Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Word on Fire to combat ‘hidden genocide’ of Down Syndrome, people with disabilities
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Loving children with Down Syndrome - Caritas Kazakhstan's mission
by Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican News
Séamus Mooney wasn’t expected to live beyond 10. Now he’s Ireland’s oldest person with Down syndrome
by Sheila Wayman The Irish Times
Despite war, children with Down’s syndrome find cheer
by UNICEF
Couple with Down syndrome prove doubters wrong by tying the knot, surprise guests with choregraphed first dance
by SWNS/Yahoo News
How a woman with Down's syndrome swims across the Kinneret
by Barbara Sofer The Jerusalem Post
Down Syndrome Ireland report shows how most vulnerable were left behind
by Michael O'Dowd IrishCentral
‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life
by Katie Yoder Catholic Agency
‘I fully understand Heidi’s cry’: Cardinal praises UK Down syndrome abortion law challenge at Red Mass
by Luke Coppen Catholic News Agency
Saintly’ Lejeune served Downs people, life, love and truth
by CathNews New Zealand
He’s autistic, she has Down syndrome, and they’re wonderfully happy together
by Giovanna Binci Aleteia
Down syndrome advocates to appeal abortion ruling
by Sebastian Milbank, CNS via The Tablet
‘This law makes me feel I am better off dead’: UK court hears Down syndrome abortion law challenge
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
I have two kids with Down syndrome. Here’s what I wish those considering abortion knew about life with them.
by JD Flynn America
Federal court upholds Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion ban
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Senate pro-life chair: Down syndrome abortions are ‘eugenics’
by Matt Hendro Catholic News Agency
French doctor who made Down discovery closer to sainthood
by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Wow the Christmas Story Touchingly told by Children with Down Syndrome by #ProLife group - goes Viral!
by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
I have two kids with Down syndrome. Here’s what I wish those considering abortion knew about life with them.
by JD Flynn America
My child with Down syndrome is not a political statement — and neither is Am
by Sydney Persing and Briana Harvath WINK
Miracle child’s Down syndrome is a ‘blessing for our family,’ says couple
by Andy TelliCatholic News Service/Crux
Bishops join woman with Down syndrome in call to change N Ireland abortion law
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency/Angelus
US Appeals Court Considers Ohio Down Syndrome Abortion Ban
by Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Down syndrome abortion ban is going before a federal court
by Julia Carr Smyth Associated Press
Baby Boy With Down's Syndrome Is the New Osh Kosh Model
by Rebecca Hamilton Patheos
Down syndrome could get a patron saint
by Philip Kosloski Aleteia
Federal government backs Ohio on Down syndrome abortion law
by Julie Carr Smith Associated Press/ABC
He’s 4 years old with Down syndrome, and his brothers’ joyful keeper
by Annalisa Teggi Aleteia
My son was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. Not knowing earlier was a blessing.
by Monica Hembd America
Classmates vote couple with Down syndrome as their prom king and queen by Dylan Hughes and Amelie Barker Aleteia
Dad-vocate' for Down syndrome children offers powerful pro-life example
by Theresa Stratford The Nation/The Pilot
Coffee shop hiring people with Down syndrome is fast becoming a beloved chain
by Cerith Gardiner Alereia
Boy’s removal from church spurs debate in UK on welcoming those with autism
by Catherine Pepinster Religion News Service/America
Dad with Down syndrome inspires his son — and teaches us all to re-examine our assumptions
by Matthew Green Aleteia
17-year-old with Down syndrome becomes pro-life advocate in Canada
by Kyle Hreenham The Pilot
Working with Pastors Regarding Special Needs Kids
by Fr. Matthew Schneider Patheos
He’s 4 years old with Down syndrome, and his brothers’ joyful keeper
by Annalisa Teggi Aletieia
The gifts of poetry and Down syndrome. Tyrants, who are usually expert in doing the numbers, often fear poets because they cut through the shallow, the cheap and the brutal
by Andrew Hamilton La Croix International
Using nature to heal the environment
by John Burger Aleteia
Catholic school awarded for implementing “full inclusion” for people with Down syndrome and autism
by Cerith Gardiner Aleteia
9 People with Down syndrome who are changing the world
by Aleteia
Everything I Can Do: Living with Down syndrome
by Joey Kane America
Cubs Fan With Down Syndrome Sings At Wrigley Field After Raising $5K For Special Olympics.
by Kimberly White InspireMore
This surfing school in Chile was created for kids with Down syndrome
by Veronica Markland Today's Catholic
This Beautiful Religious Order Is For Women With Down Syndrome
by Ryan Scheel – uCartholic
‘Iceland isn’t eliminating Down syndrome—they are just killing everyone who has it.’
by Patricia Heaton America
Theater Reviews
Corsicana
Reviewed by Rob Weinert-Kendt America
Videos
Running a business with Down Syndrome (My Perfect Family: Candle Dad)
The blessing of Down syndrome (My Perfect Family: Taonga)