Tag: COVID-19
Religious education continues in different format during COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON — When parishes announced they were no longer having public Masses or church events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this brought typical religious...
Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate their nations to Mary May...
WASHINGTON — Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has announced the U.S. bishops will join...
Third Sunday of Easter: After Lent, an unexpected time of preparation
Sunday Scripture readings, April 26, 2020
Third Sunday of Easter
1) Acts 2:14, 22-33
Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
2) 1 Pt 1:17-21
Gospel: Lk 24:13-35
After Lent, an...
Experts, advocates alarmed by COVID-19 pandemic’s possible effects on vulnerable
NEW YORK — U.N. leaders, humanitarian experts and sister advocates at the United Nations are alarmed by the COVID-19 pandemic’s potential to devastate vulnerable...
We must remember lessons great and small from the quarantine: Elise...
To my post-quarantine self:
I'm writing to remind you of how things were during the COVID-19 pandemic, to chronicle some lessons you learned, and to...
State of Delaware delivers much-needed PPE, hand sanitizer to Saint Francis...
Saint Francis Healthcare received a significant and vital delivery of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitizer yesterday from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency...
Second Sunday of Easter: Seeking God’s mercy in challenging times
Sunday Scripture readings, April 19, 2020: Second Sunday of Easter
1) Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
2) 1 Pt 1:3-9
Gospel: Jn 20:19-31
Seeking God's mercy in challenging...
Pope Francis prays for Christians to remain united and faithful during...
VATICAN CITY -- Fidelity and unity can be difficult to maintain in times of trial, Pope Francis said, but he prayed God would give...
Cardinal Dolan on 60 Minutes: ‘Our faith needs to kick in’...
WASHINGTON -- Appearing on the CBS newsmagazine "60 Minutes," Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said faith is key, even as people are...
Pope Francis: Pandemic shows it’s time to consider ‘universal basic wage’
VATICAN CITY -- Writing to social movements, including organized groups of casual laborers, Pope Francis said the COVID-19 pandemic should give rise to consideration...