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Covid-19
The Corpus Christi Procession at Emmanuel Church in Dayton
The 19th Annual Corpus Christi Procession took place on Saturday, June 13th following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. A large crowd assembled to participate in this beautiful old tradition which takes our Lord out to the world.
Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county
CNA Staff, Jun 12, 2020 / 11:00 am MT (CNA).- The Justice Department (DOJ) praised a Maryland county council on Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protesters and said it now expects them to extend the same protections to religious gatherings. In a June 10 letter to the …
Catholic priests may be feeling ‘nonessential’ during the pandemic- here’s how you can help
by Perry West Denver, Colo., Jun 6, 2020 / 05:06 pm MT (CNA).- As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent months, priests across the U.S. may be feeling “nonessential” as they struggle to support or …
Vatican: No active coronavirus cases among employees
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 6, 2020 / 09:09 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person had tested positive in early May. According to the director of the Holy See press office, Matteo …
St. Vincent de Paul Still Looks to ‘Strike Out Hunger’ even with no Baseball being played
With the pandemic increasing the demand for food from our neighbors in need this summer, Reds fans can still help “Strike Out Hunger” in other ways CINCINNATI, JUNE 1, 2020 – For the previous 13 years, St. Vincent de Paul and the Cincinnati Reds have partnered to “Strike Out Hunger” …
Quarantined at Sea: Father Waller Ministers Amidst Virus Fears
by Sister Eileen Connelly When Father Rob Waller boarded Holland America Lines MS Westerdam in mid-January for a cruise to Southeast Asia, he anticipated a great adventure. What he didn’t anticipate was a COVID-19 scare that would ultimately lead to a unique bonding and prayer experience for the passengers and …
Question of Faith: How did the Church respond to Past Pandemics?
The Church, like humankind in general, has faced challenges posed by disease. And where there has been suffering, Christians have responded, seeking to overcome fear and self-interest to offer spiritual, physical and material support. COMMITMENT TO CHARITY Based on Jesus’ words and example, the first Christians shared their resources to …
Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
by Perry West Denver Newsroom, Jun 5, 2020 / 03:00 am MT (CNA).- With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take care to guard their psychological and spiritual health. Just as much of the country has started easing …
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 3, 2020 / 02:10 pm MT (CNA).- Attorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June 3, notifying officials they will file suit if parishes in the diocese are not permitted to …