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The living tell the story of God’s goodness in pandemic’s wake
Shoshana Taylor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia found her faith and her mission to share God's mysterious love renewed after her boyfriend died from coronavirus.
Families to suffer most from immigration restrictions, bishops say
President Donald Trump's April 22 order to restrict immigration during the pandemic could "fuel polarization and animosity" said top U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders.
Seminaries must hire, involve more women, cardinal says
"We must radically change" how priests interact with women, said the head of the Vatican department on bishops, which is why "during formation it is important that there is contact, discussion, exchanges" with women.
Church entities receiving SBA loans to retain staff in pandemic’s fallout
Diocesan financial managers, while grateful for short-term federal payroll assistance, are turning their attention to the long-term impact of the deepening economic recession on church operations.
Pope prays for teachers, students adapting to online learning
In his daily Mass April 24, Pope Francis prayed "for teachers who have to work so hard in order to do lessons on the internet" and for students "who have to take their exams in a way they are not used to."
Dioceses scramble to feed the poor at their door
From one end of the country to the other, dioceses and Catholic charitable agencies are coming up with ingenious solutions to meet growing hunger in their communities.
Religious education continues in different format during pandemic
Creative ways to stay connected with PREP students and their families are emerging to help the students continue to grow in faith during this time of isolation.
Need for food grows in one of America’s wealthiest counties
The Catholic Charities Family Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, used to give food to about 150 people each week. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in mid-March, that many are coming each day, three days a week.
Federal relief leaves out DACA students
Students enrolled under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, brought to the U.S. illegally as children, do not qualify for emergency aid, U.S. Education Department officials said April 21.
Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate nations to Mary May 1
The two nations will be consecrated to the care of the Blessed Mother under the title "Mary, Mother of the Church." In the U.S., Archbishop Jose Gomez will lead the prayers at 3 p.m. Friday, May 1.