Boy with autism denied First Communion at Catholic church: 'That is discrimination,' mom says
MANALAPAN, N.J. — Nicole and Jimmy LaCugna both grew up with a strong Catholic faith. Each attended religious education as children, married in a Catholic church, and sent their first son, Nicholas, through a faith-based pre-K program.So when their second son, 8-year-old Anthony, reached second grade last fall, he was on track to receive his first Holy Communion in April.But just days ago, the couple learned Anthony would not be allowed to receive the sacrament at […]
