![Mark Bradford, the Venerable Jerome Lejeune Fellow for the Word on Fire Institute, shown with his family. His 21-year-old son, Thomas, has Down syndrome is an active part of parish life; he serves at the altar and collects in church. Thomas is also godfather to his sister’s daughter. Mark Bradford, the Venerable Jerome Lejeune Fellow for the Word on Fire Institute, shown with his family. His 21-year-old son, Thomas, has Down syndrome is an active part of parish life; he serves at the altar and collects in church. Thomas is also godfather to his sister’s daughter.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230321090348_f480f558f4071b500370ceb70edfecd4ad2b34a57405ddcb205d478d79ad02bc.png)
World Down Syndrome Day: Those With Disabilities Are Vital Members of the Church and Should Be Fully Welcomed
‘There’s a particular gift, I think, just being a part of the life of someone with a disability, where you see a more pure version of life before you every day…’