The Christian and the Mentally Handicapped

These talks explore the spiritual and pastoral aspects of serving the mentally handicapped. Also an examination of the medical and psychological aspects of mental retardation and the challenges they pose for the Christian.

Dr. Philomena Newberry

Dr. Newberry is an assistant professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Psychiatry at McMaster University and Director of the Mental Retardation Unit at the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital.

Fr. Sam Bianco

Fr. Sam Bianco is Chaplain of religious education for the mentally handicapped in the Archidiocese of Toronto

Date/Time: 
Saturday, November 5, 1983 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Siegfried Hall, St. Jerome's University

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