I have re-designed my blog to focus on the Catholic understanding of Autism I am developing. Please let me know what you think. And please subscribe for reflections on the theology of autism, dignity, and the image of God. #autism #theology #catholic deaconmarkblog.wordpress.com

Disability is difference, not deficit. In the image of God, there is no single template of the human—only a rich plurality of lives, each bearing that image in its own way.

Thank you, Caritas Salford, for inviting me to speak about my Autism resources for parishes and schools. Thank you too, to Dr Minna Moffat-Feldman for arranging it all. I feel blessed to be doing this. #autism #catholic #inclusion

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Sum total of wars started by women = 0 (unless you think Helen of Troy was real). Perhaps, if more women and fewer wannabe Alpha Male men were in power, we would not have pointless war after pointless war after pointless war.

It was a privilege to take part in ‘Hossnna!’, a cantata for Easter performed by adults with learning disabilities. I was moved to tears. #disability

I was recently contacted by a group in the US called ‘Autistic Catholics’. Would anyone be interested in a UK version? If so, please contact me at [email protected] #autism #autistic

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Why are there so many more stars since we invented telescopes? Also, why are so many people being diagnosed as neurodivergent these days? #autism #adhd #neurodivergent

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On what has been a wonderful day, I must admit that ITV hyping up Henry Pollock as the Second Coming and calling Steve Borthwick a tactical genius has been hilarious. #6Nations #Ireland #Rugby

What a performance. Ireland dominated a scatty, mentally fried England who did almost nothing well We'll take it. Ireland looked energized. JGP, Crowley, McCloskey, Doris and Beirne superb.

Ádh mór ar fhoireann rugbaí na hÉireann inniu. Imrigí le misneach, bród agus paisean. Troidigí mar Fianna na seanlaethanta. Éire go Brách! 🏉☘️🇮🇪 #Ireland #6Nations #IrishRugby

Book proposal and Chapter 1 of ‘The Autistic Experience of God’ completed and sent to several publishers. Fingers crossed. #autism #theology #catholic

2) Perhaps, instead of snake oil involving stem cells, they could market more proven cures for difference, such as firing squads or hanging? #Autism #neurodivergence

1) An advert for a cure for #Autism appeared on my social media feed. ‘Cure’ implies that there is something that needs ‘curing’. As Autism isn’t a disease; as it’s a blanket term to describe an uncommon neurological framework; as it was in my DNA from conception - what exactly requires a ‘cure’?

It would be fair to say that ITV are sub-optimal when it comes to Rugby coverage. #6Nations #Rugby

I wasn’t aware that they had changed the rules of Rugby Union to allow forward passes. Thank you, Karl Dickson for informing us. #6Nations #Ireland

Tar ar aghaidh a Éirinn! ☘️🏉🇮🇪 #6Nations #Ireland #IrishRugby

I have been invited to speak at Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock in August as part of the Irish National Novena. So incredibly honoured and humbled.

“To those who are deeply involved in the life of the Church I look forward to meeting you, listening to you and serving with you. To those who may feel distant or uncertain, please, know that you have a place in the diocesan family. The Church is for everyone.” Bp Joseph Dabrowski CSMA - Feb 2, 2026

A message to all Autistic Catholics and their families: Your needs matter, you matter, and The Church is ready to meet you exactly where you are.

www.caritassalford.org.uk/event/autism... I am leading a webinar in March for parishes and schools on how to use my Autism resources. Please sign up if you are interested.

A Bhríd Naofa: Guí orainn. Saint Brigid: Pray for us. A Mhuire na nGael: Guí orainn. Mary of the Gael: Pray for us. A Bhríd Naofa, a Phátrúin na hÉireann: Guí orainn. St Brigid, Patron of Ireland: Pray for us. #Ireland #Catholic #StBtigid

I've joined the Im In challenge to get more people on their GP's learning disability register. If you would like to take part, sign up here and help make a difference. secure.mencap.org.uk/en-gb/LDRCha...

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I am always excited to see my writing getting published - a dream come true.

ALL are welcome. God doesn’t care if you stim, or need to shout out, or run about; He is just overjoyed that you are there. #autism #catholic #neurodivergent

Samuel Barber, d. January 23, 1981 Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace

My interview on EWTN www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDfn...

I have just been interviewed live on American TV @ewtnews.bsky.social #EWTN