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Relevant Radio broadcasts litany of coronavirus prayers daily
A Minneapolis teenager recently recorded a five-minute "Litany in Time of Need" with Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis, which has started airing daily on the Catholic radio network.
Catholic entities expect relief in $2 trillion aid bill
Struggling Catholic hospitals, schools and charities are among the entities hoping to receive help from a massive $2.2 trillion emergency CARES Act in response to the coronavirus.
N.J. archdiocese launches website for parish donations during crisis
A new effort will enable parishioners to provide direct support to parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark at a time when public celebration of Mass has been suspended for the foreseeable future.
Coronavirus claims the Pittsburgh Catholic as diocese ends publication
The 164-year-old weekly newspaper's 11 staff members learned March 19 that they would be laid off and the publication immediately suspended because the paper could not be delivered to parishes.
Chicago Archdiocese builds site for parish donations, emergency fund
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused financial disruptions to households and businesses, and to parishes that cannot take up collections. A new website allows parishioners to make a gift to the parish of their choice.
Anniversary of ‘Gospel of Life’ marked by commitment to moms
March 25 marks the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II's "The Gospel of Life" and a yearlong effort to help every pregnant mother know "she can turn to her local Catholic community for help and authentic friendship."
Catholic agencies seek stimulus funding to meet expected surge in clients
Some 200 nonprofits want Congress to include $60 billion in aid to meet the coming wave of people seeking food, housing, health care and clothing as a result of massive layoffs and a dive in financial contributions as the coronavirus sweeps through the nation.
New Orleans archbishop tests positive for COVID-19, asks prayers for all
Archbishop Gregory Aymond has tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. He invoked the prayers of Mary and of a 19th century missionary who died tending to victims of yellow fever in New Orleans.
Parish’s drive-in offers Catholics safe way to adore Blessed Sacrament
About 150 cars pulled up to a five-foot monstrance as one Maryland parish offered drive-up adoration during coronavirus restrictions. "The absence is creating a longing for presence," said the pastor.
No Mass, no offertory: Church collections take a hit
Parishes cannot function long without receiving revenue from parishioners. Dioceses that assess parishes a percentage of offertory income also would feel the pinch, as would planned national collections for church ministries.