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J.D. Flynn is cofounder of The Pillar, a Catholic journalism project. He is a board member of the FIRE Foundation of Denver, which works to promote Catholic inclusive special education.

Two students with Down syndrome pictured in Catholic school uniforms
FaithShort Take
J.D. Flynn
Our parish school has decided that welcoming children with significant disabilities is an important part of its Catholic identity and a big part of forming all children to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
FaithFaith in Focus
J.D. Flynn
My children are not unique because they suffer. They are unique because they do not hide suffering well—and they challenge me to live that way.