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Chromebooks keep Catholic school students learning at home
More than 700 students from 16 archdiocesan schools will receive computers to use online during coronavirus stay-at-home orders, thanks to a grant to the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education.
Domestic violence ‘a pandemic within a pandemic,’ says Catholic psychologist
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have increased isolation and anxiety, leading to spikes in family violence, says Catholic psychologist Dr. Christauria Welland. See a list of emergency numbers and resources.
Archdiocese’s Masses, videos seen by half-million local Catholics
More than 470,000 people have watched livestreaming Masses from the cathedral since mid-March. Along with the virtual Lenten retreat and Archbishop Perez's videos, almost 600,000 have enriched their Catholic faith.
Pope pens editorial on joy in the time of coronavirus
In his article "A plan to resurrect" in a Spanish magazine, Pope Francis wrote of the present and future world after the pandemic, and the need to respond with faith, hope and charity to the Lord's question, "Where is your brother?"
Italian bishops in talks with government on post-lockdown liturgies
As Italy makes plans for a gradual return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic, the country's Catholic community is planning for resumption of public Masses, especially funerals.
Living faith without sacraments, community is dangerous, pope says
The isolation intended to stop the pandemic was presenting the danger of people living the faith only for themselves, detached from the sacraments and the people of God, said Pope Francis, who also prayed for expectant mothers.
Divine Mercy Sunday: Time to receive Christ’s mercy ‘anew’
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori will celebrate a special livestreamed Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. Learn how you can watch the Mass and pray the chaplet.
German bishops criticize continued church service ban
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the ban on public church services will remain until further notice, while thousands of shops will reopen. Protestant churches supported the decision while Catholic dioceses opposed.
Advocates cite pandemic’s wrath on ‘essential’ farmworkers
The coronavirus puts America's 2 million farm workers -- many of them migrants -- who live and work together closely at high risk, along with the country's food supply.
New Mexico bishop to allow public Masses with restrictions
After one month without public Masses, the Las Cruces Diocese will adhere to the governor's restrictions through either outdoor Masses -- with people in cars -- or inside churches with no more than five people present.