“They … are being trained to take the proper precautions to safeguard their health and the health of those with whom they come in contact,” according to a diocesan official.
Massachusetts diocese designates, trains younger priests as special ministers to sick
Pope calls for a ‘contagion’ of Easter hope, peace, care for poor
The proclamation of hope, new life and victory over death, he said, should be “a different ‘contagion,’ a message transmitted from heart to heart, for every human heart awaits this good news,” Pope Francis said.
Bishop Kettler’s Holy Week/Easter video message: Stay close to Jesus, spiritually close to one another
“We are a Church that values every human life. We are a Church in solidarity with others at this time. … We are a Church that understands sacrifice.
This couldn’t be clearer on a day like today, when we remember Jesus’ loving sacrifice for us.”
Investors urge pharmacy companies to collaborate on COVID-19 response
Investors are urging pharmacy companies to collaborate on a COVID-19 response.
Bishop Kettler: Suspension of public Masses extended through May 15
“While mitigation efforts to date have helped, the coronavirus continues to pose a serious health threat, particularly to the elderly and those with underlying illnesses.”
Archdiocese to livestream display Shroud of Turin on Holy Saturday
On Holy Saturday, April 11, as Christians contemplate Jesus lying in the tomb, Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia will lead a liturgy of prayer and contemplation before the Shroud of Turin at 5 p.m. local time (10 a.m. CDT).
Mary Marrocco: This is an opportunity to really listen
“The people of God are called over and over to listen, listen, listen. The greatest commandment doesn’t start with love, but with listening: ‘Shema Yisrael’ — Hear, O Israel! St. Benedict’s Rule, for those called into community, starts with the word ‘Listen.'”
Jason Adkins: A time for choosing in politics
Much, including our politics, cannot go back to the way it was before. It is, as Pope Francis says, a time for choosing.