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Priest in Diocese of Yakima hospitalized with coronavirus
A 48-year-old parish pastor is being treated for pneumonia caused by the virus. He had a high fever two weeks after returning from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and received a positive diagnosis after a third test.
Reporting system to record abuse complaints against bishops begins
A reporting system that utilizes a website and a toll-free telephone number through which individuals can file allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. bishops became operational March 16.
It’s quiet time for New Rochelle, N.Y., parish at containment area
The parish in the one-mile area with the highest concentration of COVID-19 cases in the country is still open for Masses with no music and little preaching. Attendance was down 60% last week.
Catholic leaders call for prayers, policies for coronavirus response
A key U.S. bishop on domestic issues and a religious sister encouraged federal lawmakers to consider "with urgency a number of policies that could provide aid and relief" for those affected by COVID-19.
Deacon-physician says everyone can help limit spread of virus
Dr. Timothy P. Flanigan, a physician specializing in infectious diseases, offers advice in a Q & A interview on how to minimize transmission of the coronavirus.
San Francisco Archdiocese closes schools for 10 days to curb virus spread
After a student tested positive for COVID-19 March 8, all 90 archdiocesan K-12 schools -- with a student population of more than 24,000 -- set for closure March 12-25.
Catholic doctors offer online coronavirus care
A Catholic virtual health website with more than 40 medical professionals, MyCatholicDoctor, offers initial screenings and health tips in response to the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.
Catholic colleges cancel public classes amid virus threat
Catholic universities joined more than 40 U.S. colleges and universities that canceled in-person classes and began offering them online to "reduce potential pathways" for the spread of the coronavirus.
Dioceses adopt wide-ranging plans to limit spread of coronavirus
With more than 100,000 cases worldwide and 250 in the U.S., the Catholic community is stressing caution and prevention. One bishop excused the sick and health care workers from their Lenten fasts.
Catholic school adds esports team to keep students engaged
A Vermont school found it couldn't field a football team, so it added esports, a form of sport competition using video games with organized, multiplayer competitions. A bass fishing team is next.