Can an Adult With Intellectual Disabilities Receive the Eucharist?

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave Dwyer

A listener named Darby asks Father Dave if those with mental or intellectual disabilities are permitted to receive the Eucharist. She says, “I was told it's up to the priest to make that decision…I have also been told that [those with low cognitive ability could be denied] because of their non-understanding of the concept and importance.”