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Website now receiving donations for U.S. parishes, schools, ministries
A New Orleans-based fundraiser activated its nationwide platform indefinitely to address "the looming financial crisis to our parishes, dioceses and other Catholic institutions" due to coronavirus.
Nurse sees hardships, joys of caring for most vulnerable during pandemic
Director of Nursing Angela Babcock relies on her faith to juggle the ordinary struggles of the men with intellectual disabilities at Divine Providence Village, all the more so during the coronavirus crisis.
Daily routines of Catholic education in archdiocese go on despite pandemic
Led by an archdiocesan task force, teachers and administrators are sharing best practices for educating Catholic students at home, and praying with them, during the coronavirus crisis.
Pope thanks those who help, pray for vulnerable during pandemic
Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the many men and women who have been inspired by the Lord to help the poor, the sick and the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.