All Are Welcome ministry brings families back to Church

Two mothers in Louisiana founded the All Are Welcome ministry to support Catholic families with special needs after experiencing isolation within their faith communities. The ministry aims to help families return to Mass by fostering inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Sarah Taylor, a mother of three, helped establish the ministry after her 9-year-old son, Reid, was excluded from parish activities. Taylor told EWTN News that Reid was asked to leave sacramental preparation classes and Vacation Bible School because his parish could not accommodate his autism. After reaching out to the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Taylor and her family were connected to the All Are Welcome ministry, which she described as providing life-changing acceptance for her family.