Lucido receives sacraments his family once thought out of reach

Joseph Lucido received the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation during a sensory-friendly Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Oct. 11.

Lucido, 27, lives with a congenital brain condition that causes a seizure disorder, hearing and vision impairments, and limited mobility. He uses a wheelchair and a gastrostomy tube for nutrition. While he cannot communicate verbally, he expresses himself through smiles, laughter, and tears.

His father, Michael Lucido, said the family previously felt full initiation into the Church might not be possible for Joseph. Michael Lucido noted that Joseph's care involves significant daily demands, including managing medications and physical assistance, but stated that their faith provides the necessary grace for these responsibilities.