Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, thanked Congress for their work on passing the $900 billion COVID aid package that was signed into law Dec. 27.
Archbishop Coakley commends passage of COVID relief package
Executive actions seen providing minimal boost to economy hit hard by COVID-19
After negotiations between Democratic congressional leaders and the White House on a new federal emergency pandemic relief collapsed Aug. 7.
Pastor says ‘every penny’ of loan used to save jobs, cover maintenance
The Paycheck Protection Program loans translate into rapid assistance for communities in the early months of the pandemic’s economic impact.
New emergency aid bill aims to cut most benefits to Catholic schools
Catholic leaders expressed deep reservations about a new $3 trillion tax cut and spending bill in response to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic that would restrict support for Catholic school students.
Catholic leaders urge Congress to address shortcomings in CARES Act
Officials at some of the country’s largest Catholic organizations have welcomed the assistance provided under the massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
SBA allows church entities to obtain needed loans to keep workers on staff
Religious nonprofits, including schools, parishes and some dioceses, are eligible for assistance under regulations developed to implement portions of the massive $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
Archbishop Coakley, CRS welcome $2.2 trillion in federal COVID-19 relief
On March 27 he signed into law a bill providing $2.2 trillion in relief in response to the coronavirus.
Catholic entities expect to receive aid under emergency relief bill
Catholic hospitals, parish schools and charitable agencies are among the entities hoping to receive partial relief under a massive $2.2 trillion emergency aid package unanimously approved by Congress in response to the crippling new coronavirus.