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Website offers resources for Catholics amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has posted numerous ways for Catholics to find nationally broadcast Masses and devotions, printed Scripture reflections, prayers and more.
What is a plenary indulgence?
An indulgence, which Pope Francis will grant to those who who hear him today online, is not a quick ticket to heaven but rather an aid for the real conversion that leads to eternal happiness.
Ethicists, lawyers see dangers in rationing health resources in pandemic
Catholic observers say decisions to offer life saving care with scant ventilators and beds during the crisis, and based only on a person's age and disability, are unjust.
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.
Watch Mass with archbishop from your home
As public Mass has been suspended due to the coronavirus, Archbishop Nelson Perez invites everyone to join him spiritually as he celebrates Mass, Sunday, April 5 at 11 a.m. from the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
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.
Catholic high school students sew face masks during pandemic
Teens at St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in Northeast Philadelphia are putting classroom skills to work by stitching critically needed protective gear in response to the coronavirus.
St. Paul Parish sees donations drop, launches online fundraiser
The South Philadelphia parish, like others in the archdiocese, is feeling the pinch from the suspension of public Masses and absence of collections. A Go Fund Me page might help bolster finances.
Join Pope Francis in prayer from Vatican this Friday
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is encouraging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in the pope's prayer service streaming live from St. Peter’s Square at 1 p.m. Eastern time Friday, March 27.
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.