As few hundred people, all wearing masks and socially distanced, attended the recitation of the “Regina Coeli” prayer, Pope Francis offered a warm greeting in light of the tighter controls on gatherings.
Saying he missed people, pope returns to window for Sunday prayer
Bishop Kettler addresses moral questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccines
“It is morally permissible to receive any of the three vaccines — Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson — currently being shipped around the country.”
Vatican says general absolution still permissible during pandemic
The Vatican says general absolution still is permissible where infections continue to rise.
Bishop Kettler: Lessons learned one year into the pandemic
“Kindness is an act of love that’s especially needed amid the anxiety and sorrow over COVID and other societal challenges today.”
Parishes should plan now how to welcome back parishioners to church
“You can’t be thinking, ‘What will we do after the pandemic?’ You have to be doing it now,” said Dominican Sister Teresa Rickard, president and executive director of Renew International.
In-person gatherings can resume Jan. 31, Bishop Kettler says in letter to pastors
This includes faith formation and sacramental preparation gatherings, youth gatherings, board and council meetings and organizational meetings.
Workers on the front lines share experiences via Zoom
This week, people on the front lines of dealing with COVID-19 — teachers, administrators, law enforcement and medical workers — have had two virtual opportunities to share their experiences, from sorrow and grief to goodwill and laughter, thanks to an initiative of Christ our Light Parish in Princeton and Zimmerman.
Popes Francis, Benedict XVI in line for vaccination against COVID-19
The Vatican began vaccinating its employees and residents against COVID-19 Jan. 13, giving priority to its health care workers, security personnel, employees who deal with the public and older residents, employees and retirees.