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Pandemic can be time to rediscover love, kindness, pope says
People must use this time to rediscover the importance of small, concrete gestures of affection toward others, Pope Francis said. As fatalities rise, "Consolation must now be everyone's commitment," he added.
Confession by phone could be right in some situations
A parish priest and canon lawyer in Italy is not looking for "a change in the sacramental practice, but to respond to a new situation" of isolation due to coronavirus.
Local Knights of Columbus cancel meetings, ramp up prayers
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Catholic fraternal organization strongly recommends that its member councils suspend all meetings until the coronavirus has ebbed -- and to “pray for those who are really suffering."
Fairless Hills parishioners get check up with saints in Lent
St. Frances Cabrini Parish hosted a talk March 12 focusing on the healthy wisdom of the saints in Lent and Catholics' missionary call to know Jesus, then evangelize to the world.
With plenty of food aid, group needs volunteers to deliver
Caring for Friends, based in Northeast Philadelphia, has an urgent need for young volunteers to package meals and bring them to the elderly, the homeless and children in need at this time of crisis.
Homeless outreach working to keep clients, staff safe during coronavirus
As health protocols change rapidly, St. John's Hospice in Philadelphia finds new ways to "to take of care of brothers in need," said director David Stier.
CDC head ‘not shy about his Catholic faith,’ says Baltimore pastor
When Msgr. Richard Woy sees Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on television these days flanked by medical experts issuing the latest guidance on the novel coronavirus he doesn't just see one of the top health officials in the U.S., he sees one of the faithful.
Masses suspended in Philadelphia Archdiocese due to pandemic
Archbishop Nelson Perez announced that public Masses will cease in all Catholic parishes in the archdiocese beginning March 18 at 12 noon. Churches will stay open for private prayer, where people should maintain social distance.
Epiphany Parish hosts Shroud of Turin replica, prays on Jesus’ sacrifice
The South Philadelphia parish displayed a replica of the cloth believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus, on loan from the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Philadelphia, as an aid to Lenten devotion.
St. Eleanor parishioners honor the Blessed Mother in Lenten series
Nearly 200 people gathered March 9 at the Collegeville parish to begin a journey with Mary on the first night of a Lenten triduum to pray and reflect on Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.